Free App Friday: Yahoo! TimeTraveler
Free App Friday: Yahoo! TimeTraveler
In an effort to maximize its relevancy in the mobile sphere, Yahoo! introduced a few new iOS apps this week to the App Store. One that particularly caught my eye was TimeTraveler, which allows you to explore the city you're in by creating easy-to-follow trip plans. The app creates the day's itinerary for you based on where you're starting from, where you want to end up, and how much time you have in between. You could also set your start location and destination at the same address to explore the sights around that area.
This isn't a new concept. Google Maps used to offer an opt-in Labs featured called "City Tours," which did exactly what TimeTraveler does. City Tours has since ceased to exist, but it looks like the Yahoo! TimeTraveler app is fueled by Google Maps, anyway.
One caveat: while using the app this morning, I found a bug. Since it uses location-based services, it looks like you actually have to be in the city you're exploring for the app to work properly. I had no problems setting up my itinerary in San Francisco--where I live--but when I tried to do so in London the app couldn't pinpoint where I was trying to go.
The app is only a few days old, but it features 29 cities around the world and the ability to share the itinerary with friends. It's not bad for a new app, and since it's free it's worth giving it a try.
Download Yahoo! TimeTraveler [iTunes Link]
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