Points of interest Articles on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Where To? adds augmented reality

by Mel Martin (Feb 4th, 2011)

I've looked at Where To? in the past, and found it a well thought out way to find points of interest in your vicinity. Another plus is that it integrates with the Navigon and TomTom apps so that you can send information for precise navigation. Now the app has added a new wrinkle: augmented reality. ...

Siri for iPhone is like the proverbial Genie in a bottle

by Mel Martin (Feb 5th, 2010)

We're getting closer and closer to some of the stuff we see it science fiction literature and films. Siri [iTunes link] is a small Silicon Valley startup with a really breakthrough product that for now only works on the iPhone. Here's the deal. You download the free app, start it up, and tell it ...

Where To? tells you 'where to'

by Mel Martin (Aug 23rd, 2009)

Where To? [iTunes link] is a nice destination finder for the iPhone. The latest version is on sale on the App Store through today for US$0.99. Note: The iTunes store says it works on an iPod touch, but some people are reporting it won't install. It cleverly integrates maps, a web browser, and a ...