In article <1iyb5pi.gy8qvn1xvo2ziN%d4g4h4@yahoo.co.uk>,
d4g4h4@yahoo.co.uk (David Horne, _the_ chancellor (*)) wrote:
>
> > But there are apps. which are not free,
>
> What's the app you are referring to which is free? (Most of the ones
> I've seen are not free- and don't seem worth it.)
iMetro
>
> > which seem to promise some
> > interactive features. It would be interesting for instance if the route
> > planning engines of the TFL site were available on a mobile device like
> > the iPhone (well you could use the browser and go to the TFL site).
>
> Well indeed- it works very well just using a browser. If you want less
> data, you can also go to the TFL wap site.
>
> > Only problem is that most of these apps. require a data connection and
> > Americans would not want to pay data roaming fees in Europe because they
> > are prohibitive.
>
> Indeed. It's pretty prohibitive for most Europeans when they go to other
> countries too. I've not got an iphone (and no immediate interest in
> getting one) so for travel purposes, those items on the ipod which don't
> require a wifi connection would be the most useful. You can of course
> find free wifi, but it takes a bit of effort, and is rarely immediate.
> The prices charged for casual wifi use are clearly aimed at the
> desperate- in airports etc where the options are limited.
>
A lot of apps. are basically offering content which is available on web
sites, like wordreference.com which will give you translations in
several languages.
They run commercials over here about taking the iPhone on a hike and
using an app. as a compass. But that app. probably requires a data
connection, not just a GPS fix.
There are apps. to find Wifi hotspots. But they require a data
connection of some kind. |