This looks a handy app for those of you with iPhones or iPod Touch devices, Near to Here."A pocket tour guide that tells you everything you need to know about everything that is near to here, wherever you are, worldwide.
Using reverse geolocation look-up technology, Near to Here knows exactly where you are and what interesting stuff is around you. As you pass by landmarks – both renowned and obscure, you will be alerted with the Wikipedia entry of whatever is near – allowing you to discover and learn as you wander through new or old places.
No matter where you are on the planet, if you are near to something cool, chances are, Near to Here will alert you and tell you about it. Whether you are passing by a plaza in Rome, playing near a fountain in Paris, strolling through Times Square in New York, or admiring the world’s largest ball of yarn in Darwin, Minnesota, this application will give you all the information you need to be an informed traveler." Read in full.
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Near to Here for the iPhone / iPod Touch
This looks a handy app for those of you with iPhones or iPod Touch devices, Near to Here."A pocket tour guide that tells you everything you need to know about everything that is near to here, wherever you are, worldwide.
Using reverse geolocation look-up technology, Near to Here knows exactly where you are and what interesting stuff is around you. As you pass by landmarks – both renowned and obscure, you will be alerted with the Wikipedia entry of whatever is near – allowing you to discover and learn as you wander through new or old places.
No matter where you are on the planet, if you are near to something cool, chances are, Near to Here will alert you and tell you about it. Whether you are passing by a plaza in Rome, playing near a fountain in Paris, strolling through Times Square in New York, or admiring the world’s largest ball of yarn in Darwin, Minnesota, this application will give you all the information you need to be an informed traveler." Read in full.
