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Navigator

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:23:29 +0000

Navigator, powered by TeleNav, gives you a faster and more personalized navigation experience on your Android device. Based on your preferences, get turn-by-turn directions spoken by a person, real-time traffic, automatic reroute and 3D moving maps – even when outside of wireless network coverage. And now everything is faster with improved panning and page refreshes so you can load maps, begin routes and find places faster than ever. Available for Bell Mobility clients and Virgin Mobile Canada members.

Key Features that get you and get you there:

• Traffic Alerts – Know what to expect on your route with real-time traffic alerts,
and avoid jams with one-tap rerouting.

• Traffic Report – See traffic details along each segment of your navigation route,
including current speed pace and any incidents that have occurred.

• Nearby Places – With millions of search listings, you always find what you need
wherever you are by using the convenient auto-fill search box, voice commands or
shortcut icons. See an array of details about each establishment such as phone
number, ratings and reviews, and hours of operation to help you make the most
informed decision.

• Satellite Map View – Use the alternative satellite view to get a bird’s eye view of
your surroundings and s the terrain around you.

• Quick Search – Quickly search addresses or businesses around you or in another
location using the one bar search tool.

• Favourites –Add the places you frequent to your favourites so you can access them
easily from the dashboard.

• Drive-to Shortcuts – Easy access to your recently driven places and even drive
directly to contacts from your phone book.

• Car Icons – Personalize your navigation experience with a vehicle icon that best
fits your style of driving.

Recent changes:
• New simple and intuitive interface.
• Dashboard – Get the relevant information you need on the dashboard, including
your traffic-based commute times, map, weather and one-tap access to popular
search categories.
• Red Light Cameras – Know in advance where to slow down or stop with alerts
about traffic cameras.
• Lane Assist – Know exactly what lane to be in and when to change lanes to exit
highways.

Rogers Navigator

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:17:16 +0000

Rogers Navigator gives you a faster and more personalized navigation experience on your Android device. Based on your preferences, get turn-by-turn directions spoken by a person, real-time traffic, automatic reroute and 3D moving maps – even when outside of wireless network coverage. And now everything is faster with improved panning and page refreshes so you can load maps, begin routes and find places faster than ever.
Key Features that get you and get you there:
• Choose the driving routes that best suit your style and help you save time by selecting from three route suggestions with the distance and estimated drive time.
• See the posted speed limit for the road you’re driving on and receive an alert if you exceed the limit.
• Keep the stresses out of highway driving with highlighted exit lanes for safe and easy lane changes.
• Get warnings of red light cameras at street intersections for safe braking.
• Stay on top of your commute with daily traffic updates sent via email before you get on the road.
• Avoid traffic and accidents with proactive alerts and rerouting so you arrive at your destination quickly and hassle-free.
• Easily find, call or navigate to restaurants, gas stations, shops, ATMs and more with just one click.

Come discover the power of Rogers Navigator’s advanced features – for free! Get started with a FREE 30-day trial.*

*After 30 days you will be automatically charged $4.99/month. You can cancel your subscription using your phone or by calling customer care at any time. In order to use Rogers Navigator, you must be a current Rogers Wireless subscriber.

**If you are roaming outside of Canada, data charges will apply on a per KB basis at the applicable roaming rate.

Recent changes:
Added support for screen sizes up to 1080p, as well as added 4.2.x support.

Tim Hortons Finder

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:43:43 +0000

Find the nearest Tim Hortons with your Android and pick up a double-double or two! Avoid driving around searching for one.

This app uses your phone's GPS to locate the nearest TimHortons stores to your current position then displays them on a map or list. You can also search in a given city/neighbourhood, so you are not limited to your current location.
In addition to the map, a list view displays the locations sorted from the center of your search (i.e. center of the map). Tap the GPS button at the top of the list view to make the list sorted from your current location.

Wondering if a certain Tim Horton's store has a drive through? Open the store details page and see if it has it.
Distance, directions are also given for each store. Street View is also provided(When available) so you know how the area looks like before you drive there.
You can also write down orders from your friends/colleagues in the app itself so no need for an extra paper.

Want to meet a friend at a TimHortons location? no problem, it is now one touch away. They can open the invite with their Android (this app), iPhone or even desktop (regular browser).

The app also works in offline mode when you don't have a data connection, so you can get your coffee fix even when you don't have reception :)

Note: Keep in mind that in offline mode, StreetView and Directions are not available. The map is also limited to whatever tiles cached on your phone.

Recent changes:
New in 3.01
- Minor UI fixes
- Improved accuracy of locations in Langley. Thanks Phil for providing excellent feedback!

New in 3.0
- Added ability to remove ads when my other apps are already installed
- Updated database

New in 2.07
- Updated database. Thanks to all the awesome users of this app for keeping the database current.
Happy NewYear!

New in 2.06
- Updated the database, thanks to all the awesome users that report inaccurate/missing locations

Shaw Go WiFi

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:16:28 +0000

Shaw Go WiFi Finder App

This app helps you locate Shaw Go WiFi zones near you. Extend your Internet experience beyond your home into public locations such as malls, parks, coffee shops, restaurants, and gyms. Our coverage is growing daily, with hundreds of locations in select cities across Canada.

Connecting to Shaw Go WiFi is available at no extra cost to Shaw residential Internet customers. You will have WiFi access with leading broadband Internet speeds without the worry of expensive mobile data charges.

Stream video, wage online battles, and use data-intensive applications on all your wireless devices just as smoothly around town as at home. The best part is that once you sign in, you don’t have to re-authenticate each time you enter a new Shaw Go WiFi zone.

Useful Functions:
•Search for Shaw Go WiFi zones; filter by category, including cafes, entertainment venues, transportation and more
•Get directions from your location to other Shaw Go WiFi zones
•View Shaw Go WiFi zones on a map or in a list view
•Share locations with friends via email, SMS, Facebook and Twitter
•Find Shaw Go WiFi zones offline
•Find information about a Shaw Go WiFi zone including address, distance to, phone number, and website

Recent changes:
- Bug fixes

Toronto Parking

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:19:53 +0000

Parking in Toronto can be very expensive.
After parking my car at a garage in downtown Toronto for $20 I noticed a GreenP just around the corner that charged only $4! I searched on the Android Market for a parking app, plenty of them but none worked for Toronto, so decided to build this one.

With this app, you can find the nearest GreenP parking (Toronto Parking authority) and save even when you don't have a data connection! Directions, Google maps, parking rates, StreetView so you know how the area looks like before you get there.

The app also works in offline mode when you don't have a data connection, so you can quickly find the nearest parking lot even when you don't have reception(if you are a visitor to Toronto), but keep in mind that in offline mode StreetView and Directions are not available, the map is also limited to whatever tiles cached on your phone.

Recent changes:
New in 1.6
- Directions send you to navigation mode in maps when GPS is enabled, otherwise it defaults to map
New in 1.5
- Improved UI
- Stability enhancements
Thanks for the feedback and support. Keep it coming!

PayByPhone

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 22:54:16 +0000

PayByPhone, the market leading pay by phone payment operator for parking, brings you the simple, secure and convenient way to pay for your parking.

The app makes registering for PayByPhone, paying for parking and managing your account easier than before. Pay for parking in just a few seconds, receive reminder messages when your parking is about to expire, and extend your parking session remotely. No more coins required!

Features include:

- Pay for parking (secure payment)
- Extend parking remotely
- Manage text reminders
- Manage account
- View recent locations
- New user registration
- Pin parking location to a map
- Help and support

Available for PayByPhone locations in United Kingdom, France, United States and Canada

Recent changes:
- Minor bug fixes

PLEASE NOTE:
This version of the app includes a need to access the list of currently running tasks. The reason this is necessary is to detect the state of our own app when a dialog is displayed. In some situations the app can enter a bad state and continuing with no action can crash it. Inclusion of this fix and the need to check on our own app’s activity is due to user feedback and a need to increase quality.

No other metrics or data is collected on any other running app.

Urbanspoon

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:01:38 +0000

Can't decide where to eat? Urbanspoon can help. Shake your phone and Urbanspoon suggests restaurants near you. Keep shaking until you find a restaurant you'd like to try.

Available in the US, Canada, and most major cities in the UK and Australia.

Recent changes:
v 2.2.1
- Minor bug fixes
- Fixed Nexus 7 photo upload

v 2.2.0
- Redesigned homescreen
- Fixed Facebook login bug
- Fixed several photo upload bugs
- Added ability to update user location from more places within the app

v 2.1.9
- Additional sorts for nearby restaurants

Poynt

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:08:00 +0000

Dinner? Movies? Friends? Shopping? Get Poynt and get there.

Welcome to the totally redesigned Poynt for Android. The new version of the app features a tiled, high-res User Interface to help you find what you need faster!

We’ve taken Poynt to the next level with a new set of engaging features and enhancements, including:

Reworked interface design with tiled dashboard taking advantage of screen real estate
New drawer-style navigation allows users to show/hide menu options
Enhanced battery life, memory management and network bandwidth use
Optimized for Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) devices
Increased settings options for enhanced customization
Supports high-resolution displays

Poynt for Android allows you to interact with your search results through placing calls to businesses, mapping directions, viewing show times and movie trailers or reserving a table at a local restaurant.

Business – Ever wonder, “where’s the nearest…?” Finding what you need has never been easier with Poynt’s Business Search Feature – your mobile version of the yellow pages.

Movies – Poynt’s Movie Search Feature is your personal movie guide – it’s one part Hollywood insider and one part box office!

Restaurants – Think of the Restaurant Search Feature as your own personal culinary assistant; get great tables at the best eateries in town.

Gas – With the Gas Search Feature, know where to find the cheapest fuel in town – and never run out of gas again (US, Canada and UK only)!

Events – Being an insider has its advantages – with Poynt’s Events Search Feature, get the most up-to-date details on the hottest events in town (North America, UK and India only).

People – With reverse lookup and full integration with your device contact book, the People Search Feature makes it easier to connect with the people all around you (North America, UK and France only).

Offers – Tired of junk mail and boring salespeople? With Poynt’s Offers Feature, get the great deals you actually want, exactly when you need them (US only).

Weather – Get short and long-term forecasts, never get caught in the rain without an umbrella again!

Poynt asks for permission to access your calendar, contacts and location in order to deliver an integrated  experience:

Accounts & Contacts – You can add listing results directly to one your contact lists or perform a reverse look up from your contacts in the People section.

Location – Accessing your location allows you to quickly search for nearby businesses using your GPS or cell-site location.

Please note: at no time do we access or share your personal information.

Recent changes:
- Like/Dislike functionality added. Now you can rate your favourite restaurants and businesses.
- Bug fixes

Travelzoo

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:21:42 +0000

Join 26 million people worldwide and discover the latest Travel, Entertainment and Local Deals. Travelzoo's global team of Deal Experts scours the market every day for the most outstanding deals and recommend only the best. Now, the free Android app makes it easy to find and take advantage of great deals!

With the FREE Travelzoo® Android app you can:
- Find high-quality travel, entertainment and local deals.
- Purchase deals directly from your phone.
- Browse the definitive list of the week's most amazing deals with the Top 20®.
- View and use your vouchers directly from your phone.

Features of the new Android app:
- Quickly tab between the Top 20®, Travel Deals, Local Deals and My Vouchers to discover deals.
- Each Travel, Entertainment and Local Deal features a beautiful details screen to find the most important information when booking and purchasing a deal: gorgeous photos, deal highlights, instructions to book and source of deal.
- Purchase Local Deals fast and securely in under four taps.
- Easily sort Local Deals deals in your city or nearby by proximity (handy to look for immediate getaways in your traveling area).
- Map deals based on location, right on the details screen of each deal - one of the most requested features from our subscribers.

Get exclusive deals in these international app editions:
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Spain
- France
- Germany
- Australia
- Japan
- Hong Kong

A bit more about Travelzoo...

Since 1998, Travelzoo is the most trusted publisher of travel, entertainment deals and local deals. Our deal experts research, evaluate and test thousands of deals to find those with true value. We recommend only the very best deals whose price and availability we can confirm. We never publish a deal we wouldn’t book ourselves.

Recent changes:
Version 1.8.1
• Bug fixes

Version 1.8

What's in this version:
• Push Notifications - never miss another Top 20® deal again!
• Feedback option - send your feedback, ideas and suggestions directly to our team. We read every single email.

Improvements:
• Email Autocomplete – it's much easier to Sign in / Sign up.
• Easier navigation – the app will remember where you were.
• Enhancements to City Search.
• Deals on Map show deals right around you.
• Simpler interface for credit-card information.

TripCase Travel Alerts

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:11:04 +0000

TripCase is a traveler’s key to better trips. It’s an intelligent mobile app that guides you through every stage of your trip, making you the savviest traveler out there. Save yourself time and the hassle of not knowing what's coming. Use TripCase to be connected and prepared when you travel.

HOW TO TRAVEL WITH TRIPCASE?
•Add ALL your trip details (flight, dinner reservations, hotel, meetings, etc.) to TripCase. The more robust your itinerary, the more informed you’ll be.
•Send your trip confirmation emails to trips@tripcase.com and they’ll be placed into TripCase. Or, add the details manually on your computer or mobile device.
•Combine bookings from multiple sources (travel agency or a hotel website, for example) into one itinerary, so nothing is forgotten.
•Edit and delete items so your itinerary is exactly how you want it to appear.
•Access important messages and FREE flight alerts based on your trip details.
•Discover exactly how long your layover is within the flight details of your trip.
•Add notes to your itinerary with reminders or other thoughts, ideas and details.
•Share some or all of your travel plans with friends, family and colleagues.
•Easily locate weather, driving directions, seat maps, alternate flight options and phone numbers within the app.
•View your past and current trips in two different tabs within My Trips.

Recent changes:
3.0.5.1

• Bug fix

3.0.5

• We know you’re counting down the days until your next trip…now so are we! We’ve added a countdown to the start of each trip.

• New users can now sign up using Facebook. Current users can’t connect with Facebook yet, but don’t worry! It’s coming soon!