London Bus iPhone and iPod Touch Application

LONDON BUS 3.1 VERSION IS AVAILABLE

The new version of London Bus application takes advantage of iPhone / iPod Touch OS 3.1 features.

- London Tube is now available for the first time in the same application via in-app purchase. This option allows you to switch between the bus and underground systems at any time using the same application. This add-on includes the official London Tube map from TfL, locates the nearest Tube stations, and also offers a Journey Planner tool.

- The application is fully compatible with Google Map. It is now possible to locate the nearest stations from your position on Google Map within the application, each station is represented by a red pin, a popup shows you the distance of localization for each station, and it's updated live via GPS as you walk in the streets of London!

- It is now possible to add new Point of Interest (POI) databases to London Bus application via in-app purchase. These options allow you to activate Food & Drink POI, Leisure POI, Attractions POI, and Accommodation POI in all over the UK. You will be able to locate all nearby POI on Google Map.

- London Bus Your New Eye. This new update features a unique augmented reality functionality (only available to Apple iPhone 3GS users) that enables you to see the nearest stations and POI! Elements located at a distance less than 1km (0,621miles) only will be displayed.

DESCRIPTION

London Bus is a comprehensive guide to travelling through London. It includes the official London Buses map. London Bus map is licensed by Presselite from Transport for London (TfL).

- Latest official London Buses map (2009). Landscape and portrait modes are available.

- The map includes the key bus routes in central London, and provides all the best sights and attractions that the city has to offer.

- The main bus stations of central London are available.

- Precise location of each station on the map (with a red circle), and also on Google Map.

- A bookmark manager allows you to save your stations and routes.

- The trip planner tool allows you to find automatically the best route to get to your destination with London Buses. Travel time is also estimated. To get better Route results, please switch into Best Route in the settings of the application.

- Interactive map to choose your stations for the route.

- The route planner included in this application does not require a network connection to operate.

- The application locates the nearest Bus stations from your position in London. It is possible to increase or decrease the distance of localization in the settings.

- You can provide an address in London, the application indicates the stations closest to that address.

- London Tube Service updates (Live travel news) are available.

- The application is available in English, French, Spanish, Deutsch and Japanese.

- Updates already in work for this application.

Skyhook Wireless, provider of the Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS) on both iPhone and iPod touch, has chosen this application engine as a case study of interesting location based applications.

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