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Around Me offers holiday update with many new features for travelers

by Mel Martin (Dec 15th, 2012)

One of my favorite local points of interest apps, Around Me (free), received a rather substantial update that will bring a smile to holiday travelers and anyone looking for close-by gas stations, eateries, shopping venues and much more. The ad-supported universal app has added hotel booking in ...

iExit helps you find what's just off the freeway

by Mel Martin (Oct 18th, 2012)

iExit is a universal, US$0.99 app for iPhone and iPad designed to help you find what you need while on the US interstate system. There are plenty of apps with similar features, but there are a few things that put iExit above the norm. Mike Rose mentioned the app in his piece on summer road trip ...

Localscope for iPhone adds integrated reminders and geotagging

by Mel Martin (Oct 15th, 2012)

I looked at Localscope (US$1.99) about a year ago, and liked what I saw. Now version 3, released today, has added bi-directional integration with iOS reminders and a feature that allows you to add geotagged reminders for any location you find in the app. Localscope can remind you with an alert if ...

Poynt for iOS is a miss for local search

by Mel Martin (Sep 18th, 2012)

I took a look at Poynt for iOS about two years ago. I found it a mixed bag and frustrating to use, on top of not being as feature-rich as some of the similar apps on offer. Poynt has been updated, and I still find it a frustrating experience. While features have been added like ratings for ...

Yahoo! introduces Sketch-a-Search iPhone app

by Michael Grothaus (Mar 24th, 2010)

Yahoo! yesterday introduced a new app called Sketch-a-Search to the iPhone. It's one of the first search apps I've seen that actually takes a new, novel approach to search taking advantage of the iPhone's multi-touch features. It's simple and easy to use. You launch the app and a split-screen ...

Poynt for iPhone is a mixed bag

by Mel Martin (Mar 11th, 2010)

Poynt has come to the iPhone, after having been a very popular free app on BlackBerry phones. Poynt provides local searches of individuals and businesses. It also shares a database with Open Table, so you can use it to make reservations at restaurants. Unlike the BlackBerry app, it has augmented ...