iPhone Users can stay safe when Boating, Trekking and Flying
Written by Glenn Letham (@gletham)
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Some interesting mobile safety apps from Down-under out of the LBS
Wireless crew.. welcome several news apps designed to keep users safe -
Gone Boating, Gone Trekking and Gone Flying.
The apps utilize the GPS,
Google maps, calendar and camera features of the iPhone. Each
application enables the user to record their departure, destination and
waypoint information. They also enable the user to email or post a
Twitter message containing their trip details and maps.
With the
applications users can:
Record boat, aircraft, crew, trekking party and safety equipment details.
Record trip start, trip end and waypoint dates and times using the scrolling calendar.
Record trip start, trip end and waypoint locations using the GPS, map screen and search function.
Take a photo of their boat, aircraft, crew or trekking party.
Email trip details and maps to Search and Rescue teams, family or friends.
Post a Twitter message containing their trip details.
Notify their family or friends if they decide to change their dates, times or location details.
Notify their family or friends when they have returned or reached their destination.
Do you have a location-aware application, social location service or other location-sensitive service that you'd like to share with us? Please browse this growing directory of Social location Services and feel free to leave a link to your favorite service! See the Directory HERE
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