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iPhone Apps For Travelers

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:00:37 +0000

Welcome to iPhone Apps to Travelers, the site dedicated to letting you know the best and most useful applications to load on to your iPhone and iPod Touch as you travel the world. We’ve gone through each application and test all of them and give you the details. Although we generally focus on free apps there are several throughout the site that we think may be worthy of a few dollars.

Learn more about some of these popular iPhone and iPod Touch apps for travelers:

There are so many more and being added as we discover them. Have an app we should know about? Feel free to contact us.

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Free Calling App For The iPhone: Vonage Mobile

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:42:40 +0000

This post is a paid advertisement by Vonage.

Imagine a future where your smartphone comes with unlimited data, but without a calling plan. Living in this distant future that’s already here doesn’t mean you have to abandon voice communication. The new Vonage Mobile app for iPhone and Android brings this new reality closer with free worldwide talk and text to all other users of the app. Whether your phone is connected over 4G, 3G, or Wi-Fi, your entire address book is only a tap away. Just remember that calls still use a portion of your data plan.

Vonage Mobile certainly isn’t the first smartphone app to provide free calling and text messaging from mobile phones, so what make this different? Unlike Skype for iPhone and Android, which maintains a separate address book, Vonage Mobile integrates your existing address book – which means free app-to-app calls and text messages are available without needing to reconnect with people who already provided contact information. And the Vonage Mobile multi-invite function lets you invite anyone (or everyone) from your contact list with one simple text. Skype requires you to search for users and invite each person one at a time.

Vonage Mobile doesn’t limit calls to people with the app, or even to people who have a smartphone. You can call direct from Vonage Mobile to virtually any phone number on the planet. You can dial internationally without needing to activate special services with your mobile carrier. And most importantly, you can do this with the address book on your phone and your existing mobile number.

There is a cost associated with calling phones directly, but according to Vonage, the app offers international calling with per-minute rates that average 70 percent less than major mobile carriers and 30 percent less than Skype. This savings estimate is based on per-minute rates to the top 50 countries called. Billing is also more convenient, with payment integrated directly into your iTunes or Android Market account, instead of maintaining billing in a separate login.

Vonage combines exceptional call quality with an integrated phone experience to offer a more complete calling solution. Unlike other free voice apps, which often echo badly or sound like you’re talking on tin can, when calling app-to-app Vonage delivers what they call ‘high-def’ voice quality, which is much better than a standard cell phone call.

These are some of the major highlights of the Vonage Mobile app:

Free domestic and international calls and texts to anyone with the Vonage Mobile app.
When calling a landline or phone directly, you get international calling with per-minute rates averaging 70% less than major mobile carriers and 30% less than Skype.
In-app credit purchases are tied directly to your iTunes or Android Market account.
Inviting multiple people right from your address book via SMS or email is easy.
Vonage Mobile automatically identifies contacts who already have the app.
Your mobile number double as your caller ID (so your friends won’t be surprised by an unfamiliar app-assigned number)
Works on Wi-Fi and 3G/4G worldwide.

If better call quality to any of your existing contacts isn’t enough to make you try out Vonage Mobile, there’s just one more thing you should know. Vonage is currently offering free calls from virtually anywhere in the world to the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico. There are a few circumstances where free calling may not work, like business calls, premium and special service numbers, and satellite phones, but for the most part, free really means free. You also need to stay under 3000 minutes per month, but who talks that much anyway?

Download Vonage Mobile now and check it out on your iPhone or Android phone. Invite your family and friends so you have someone to text or call, then let us know what you think.

Make Calls From Your Computer With PC-2-Phone App

admin — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:14:23 +0000

It’s not unusual for those traveling to leave their cell phones and high international roaming charges behind at home. But how will you keep in touch with loved ones while on the road? There’s always an app for that…and this time, instead of needing an iPhone or iPod Touch, you’ll need a computer.

With the help of Enjoyprepaid’s PC-2-Phone app, compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7, you won’t even need calling cards to keep people up to date on your globetrotting. You can call or text any number from your PC by simply downloading the app and enjoying the same low rates you would if you were using a traditional calling card. The app comes with all of the rate plans Enjoyprepaid offers, and you can choose from the Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, or Diamond plans– depending on how frequently you are planning to talk and for how long.

People can also reach you on your PC-2-Phone app when you sign up for a virtual number. There is a small fee, depending on how long you want to use the number. You can rent your virtual number anywhere from 1 to 12 months, but keep in mind that you can’t change your rent period before your subscription expires. So, if you choose to extend your trip to 6 months, but you only rented your number for 5, you’ll have to get a new number when your contract expires.

Since you won’t have your computer on at all times, you can also sign up for the app’s voicemail service so you can keep track of who calls while you’re away from your computer. As with the virtual number, you will have to pay a subscription fee in order to have voicemail. If you have trouble reaching someone after you listen to their voicemail, you can also send text messages (SMS) from Enjoyprepaid’s PC app, for a small messaging rate.

If you’re an Apple user however, you’ll need to find an alternative to Enjoyprepaid’s app. Lucky for you, if you’re unable to download the PC-2-Phone app, Skype is a service you can use both on your computer and on your iPhone or iPod Touch. The app is also free, whether you’re downloading it on your portable device or computer, and while talking to other Skype users is free, calling or texting mobile phones or landlines from Skype is not. However, rates are greatly discounted and the app provides a cheap alternative to mobile phone roaming charges. As with the PC-2-Phone app, you can set up a virtual number, what Skype calls a “Skype In” number, so friends and family can reach you for lower international calling rates, in addition to setting up a voicemail account. You can also place video calls (as long as you have a camera on your phone or laptop), adding to the experience of communication with those far from you. Just set up a username and password and you’re ready to start calling.

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Apps for Travelers

admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:46:41 +0000

Smart phones are becoming fine tuned to help travelers travel smarter. The iPhone app store is full of countless apps, both for free and for a price, that will contribute to every aspect of your travels– before, during, and after.

Kayak is a helpful online tool for trip planning, with an equally useful iPhone app. A free application, the Kayak app can help you plan a trip from hotel reservations, flights, car rentals, and airport information–all from the convenience of your phone. The app also organizes the details of your travels with a packing list, reservations you’ve made, and a currency converter. Having trouble making a reservation or need to change your flight? The Kayak app also provides an airline directory so you have the contact information for different airlines conveniently at your disposal.

To make the most of the apps that are offered, you’ll need to be connected to the internet. The free Wi-Fi Finder app uses the built-in GPS network in order to find free wi-fi connections for you to use. With new locations and connections being added daily, getting connected to the internet should not be difficult with this app. The app provides you with a map, list of wi-fi locations, and gives you the option of filtering the types of places you want to visit for internet use. If you don’t mind paying for an internet connection, the paid version of this app searches for paid wi-fi connections in addition to free ones.

Once you find a wireless internet connection, you can stay connected to loved ones while on the road with the Skype app for iPhone and iPod touch. While the newest iPhones allow video calls with Skype, even the most basic chat and voice conversations are made easier with Skype. The app is free, calling other Skype users is free, and calling land lines is fairly cheap with Skype credit. The app for iPhone and iPod touch works the same as the program on your computer, and you can use the same user ID and password for both.

iTranslate is a free app that offers accurate translations of simple words and phrases you may need while in a foreign country. Translating to over 50 languages, keep in mind that this app requires an internet connection to translate. The app now offers voice recognition as well as the option to hear the word or phrase you have translated in the foreign language.

The Airbnb app is an interesting and new way of finding accommodations that may be off the beaten path and more affordable. The app provides a platform for people to post spaces they have up for rent, and allows those interested in renting to get in direct contact with vendors from their phone or iPod touch with an internet connection. With push notifications you can be in instant contact with the owner of the place you are interested in, and making last minute reservations is also possible. Airbnb also provides directions to your rental space.

Finally, another good alternative to finding accommodations is the Expedia app which can help you find anything from rooms in Mexico to room reservations Berlin.

iPhone Apps For Travelers

Battery Boost Magic: A Revolutionary Travel App

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:27:31 +0000

Overview

Battery Boost Magic is a travel app created by Heavy Duty Apps that gives iPhone and iPad users complete control over their OS device. It lets individuals see the battery life of each type of phone activity (such as talking on 3G, internet wifi and video playback), allowing users to decide how to use their remaining battery life is used.

In-Depth

This is the first app of its kind, and it’s likely that the industry will see a huge development of apps in this field, each getting more technical as we learn more about how battery life can be manipulated.

At the moment there is no other app on the market that provides such intricate battery performance stats. The app can be purchased for $0.99 and has been featured on the likes of CNN, AppCraver and AppAdvice websites. It’s currently in the top 100 utilities in over 70 countries and is used by 1 million users worldwide. Battery Boost Magic boasts a large display which is fully automated and easy to navigate, making it a very pleasurable app to get to grips with.

The app’s main feature is the interface which is illustrated above. Users are able to identify exactly how much time they have left on the various platforms, which is highly valuable to anyone who depends on their phone. Whether it’s audio playback or watching videos on YouTube, this clever device lets you know how much time you have left.

Another interesting feature included in the app is a ‘Learn’ tab. This teaches users tips and tricks so that they can conserve battery life effectively. Here, the necessity of a “full cycle charge” is explained, and there are plenty of other useful energy-saving tips that help users make the most of their device.

In Action

This app would be really handy for anyone going abroad. Simple things like checking the weather and keeping in touch with camping buddies while on holiday are made easy. Equally as important is being able to play that relaxing music play list on the beach in Spain without the need for the charger you left in your Costa Brava hotels. If you’re traveling for business, rather than pleasure, it’s also convenient for making that all-important phone call to London from Barcelona, and for checking the team’s football scores in between! Those on business trips in the city can check into Barcelona hotels and take advantage of Battery Boost Magic’s ‘optimized charging’, ensuring that business runs smoothly whilst away from home.

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Wi-Fi Finder App

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:44:00 +0000

Wi-Fi Finder is a free application for iPhone and iPod Touch that tracks down the nearest available wi-fi internet connection. This app is useful for travelers who are in need of an internet connection and who need to find one quickly and efficiently.

Using the GPS capability on the iPhone, the app locates internet connections in the area. It has the capability of finding free connections and those you will have to pay for, keeping your options wide open. The app enables you to filter wi-fi hotspots into categories of free and paid, provider, and location type. Wi-Fi Finder boasts having the largest directory of free and paid wi-fi hotspots, with over 280,000 locations in 140 countries allowing you to save money on calling costs by using the Skype iPhone app.

Once you find a wi-fi hotspot nearby using the app, its details are provided for you and you can call the location to get directions, or add it to your list of favorites. Or, if you are planning on being without internet access on your phone, you can download the entire wi-fi hotspot directory to reference when you are not connected to the internet. This directory is updated every week, meaning it is always accurate.

Once you find your spot, you can share your wi-fi location with others via e-mail, Facebook, or Twitter. Also, if you are looking to connect to the internet using a certain provider, the app indicates which hotspots are generated by which providers, as well as what kind of location the hotspot is in, whether it is a hotel, restaurant, or café.

As with many other apps that rely on GPS capabilities, Wi-Fi Finder is not best suited for iPod Touch users. Instead of using the application as you travel, iPod Touch users should download the offline directory in order to have the most accurate list of wi-fi hotspots.

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Create Digital Mementos With Postman iPhone App

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:31:18 +0000

The Postman iPhone application costs $1.00, but will save you so much more money in the long run, especially if you frequently send postcards and letters while you travel the world. This iPhone app for travelers allows you to create digital postcards that you can send to loved ones while traveling without having to worry about the hassle of postage fees.

This app allows you to take pictures and write personalized greetings and messages to send to friends and family. Postman, like many other iPhone apps, uses the GPS capabilities to identify your location and create your postcard.

In four easy steps, Postman enables you to keep in touch with other and send them personalized photos and messages by way of the internet. First, you either take a photo, select one from your photo library, or use Google Maps to take a snapshot of your location. Then, you can add a greeting to top off your picture and write a personal message on the back of the postcard. Thirdly, the app allows you to pick from several themes to add to your postcard. Finally, with a tap of the “share” button, you can send your postcard to anyone.

You can send postcards via e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and several other websites. Occasionally however, blank postcards may be uploaded to Facebook during your initial upload. Other than that minor glitch, Postman delivers postcards in every other way that it says it does in a timely manner. This is an environmentally friendly alternative to sending real postcards from around the world. You pay a one time fee to be able to send unlimited virtual postcards, and you won’t have to worry about anything getting lost in the mail.

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Packing Pro iPhone App

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:26:23 +0000

It’s easy to forget even the essentials when packing for a trip. Packing Pro is the more advanced version of the free Packing application for iPhone, which you can purchase for $3.99. With the Packing Pro app, you can set up several lists of what you need and what you need to do and check things off as you go to prepare for your next trip.

You have the option of customizing and making your own to-do lists if you have the time and confidence not to forget anything. Or if you prefer, this app can automatically create lists for you based on the number of adults and children traveling, as well as the number of days you will be traveling for. By including information such as your destination and average temperature at the destination, a more specific list is made for you. There are 8 sample packing lists, including lists for couples, business travelers, campers, and even babies.

Packing Pro is conveniently divided into four main categories: catalog, packing, design, and help. The catalog consists of over 800 items to add to your packing lists. There are even items that are useful to have when traveling with pets. The catalog also provides a pre-departure to-do list, with over 100 tasks that you could potentially add to the list.

Organizing and managing your lists is easy whether you customize your own or use a ready made template. You can sort items, the lists are collapsible, and you can check things off as you get them done, which means the look of this app is not overwhelming. The colors, styles, and the way you view your lists are also customizable, so this app is truly made to fit the users’ wants and needs.

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Next Flight iPhone App Finds You Just That

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:18:00 +0000

The Next Flight iPhone application is useful for the stranded traveler who has missed a flight. For $2.99, this app provides users with a list of available flights from all major airline carriers for that day and the next, to and from almost any airport in the world.

You simply provide your current location, destination, and departure date, and then the app works its magic. Next Flight lists the available flights for the day you specified from the airline carriers providing these flights, and includes information such as departure and arrival times. From there. You can view additional information specific to each flight, including terminal and gate information, which will save you time at the airport.

Next Flight lists the available flights for over 1,100 airline carriers in over 4,200 airports around the world. You can specify your search by filtering the flights by airlines to make finding the flight you are looking for easier. The newest version of the app offers the option of e-mailing flight information. The application also provides weather information for airports in the United States and maps of airports around the world for easier navigating.

Though the app is handy, keep in mind that Next Flight only searches for non-stop flights, which may not be the most convenient option for your budget and is best used in conjunction with the Travelocity TravelTools app. Although this iPhone application is useful in finding last minute flights, it only provides information on the available flights for that day and the next day.

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Get Real-Time Local Searches With AroundMe iPhone App

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:09:30 +0000

AroundMe is a quick and easy app to use to find virtually any kind of business or service around you. This free application is useful in finding restaurants, hotels, gas stations, and more.

The AroundMe app taps into the GPS capabilities on the iPhone to find the nearby businesses you are searching for. It finds all types of businesses that are located near you, and conveniently categorizes them in an extensive list. The list includes, (but isn’t limited to), bars, banks, hospitals, and movie theaters. It also provides information specific to a given location, including the address, telephone number, and the distance to the business from where you are. You can add and save a location’s information to your phone or e-mail it. For each listing, you are also provided with a map to show you how to get there.

This iPhone application is a useful to use when traveling, but don’t expect it to be 100 percent accurate all the time. Roads may change and stores may go into and out of business quickly and it’s possible that AroundMe may not be up to date. This is a good app to reference in an unfamiliar place, but it’s good to use other sources as well.

Although AroundMe works well with the GPS capable iPhone, iPod Touch users are not as lucky. Without a built in GPS system, the application is unable to accurately pinpoint your position, but it still works with the device nonetheless. AroundMe combines several searches into just one application.

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