Category Archives: iPhone

Explore Hong Kong MTR for iPhone launched

We’re proud to announce the launch of the fourth ExploreMetro iPhone app – the Explore Hong Kong MTR map. We took all the best features from our Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou maps and made them even better!

So, you’ve got route planning for all journeys on the MTR network with times and prices, offline access, station names in English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese, and free updates for life!

We think Explore Hong Kong is the best Hong Kong MTR app for iPhone and iPod touch. The app is fully up to date with the latest information, including new stations at LOHAS Park and Austin which opened in late 2009.

Explore Hong Kong is available on the iTunes App Store today priced at just $0.99. Want to try it out for free? Follow us on Twitter or become our fan on Facebook where we’ll be handing out some free promo codes!

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Six great updates to our maps

First, three great updates to our maps which are already live; then I’ll tell you about three new features coming soon to ExploreMetro!

ExploreHK update – our Hong Kong map got some love, with a fully-updated routeplanner including the new station at Austin and changes to the East and West Rail Lines.
New audio for Hong Kong and Guangzhou – now you can hear how any station name sounds just by clicking on the station name, then pressing the “play” button. For Hong Kong, you can practice your Cantonese 🙂
Nearby places in Metropedia. For every station in the Shanghai Metropedia/Beijing Subwaypedia/Guangzhou Metropedia/Hong Kong MTRpedia, we now show a “Places near” section with links to local places’ Wikipedia articles. This is a new feature so feedback is very welcome!

And coming soon…
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Explore Guangzhou Metro map for iPhone launched!

We’re proud to announce the launch of our third iPhone app – the Explore Guangzhou Metro map. We took all the best features from our Shanghai and Beijing – like route planning, offline access, bilingual data, and free updates and built what we think is the best Guangzhou Metro app for iPhone and iPod touch.

The app is fully up to date with the latest information, including the new Line 5 which opened in January. Line 5 is the longest line, with 26 stations stretching from Wenchong to Jiaokou.

Explore Guangzhou is available on the iTunes App Store today priced at just $0.99. Want to try it out for free? Follow us on Twitter or become our fan onFacebook where we’ll be handing out some free promo codes!

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ExploreShanghai featured in CityWeekend’s top Shanghai iPhone apps

Geoff Ng wrote a great review of the Explore Shanghai Metro map iPhone app over at CityWeekend.

Easily navigate Shanghai’s ever-expanding Metro system with this userfriendly app. Just select your start and end points and the exact price and time details will display instantly. It works even when offline, in English and Chinese, and stays completely up-to-date. Free updates are made available as new lines open up and old ones get extended.
Price: US$0.99

Read the full article here

Beijing Subway? There’s an app for that!

We’re proud to announce the launch of our second iPhone app – the Explore Beijing Subway map. We took all the best features from our Shanghai app – like route planning, offline access, bilingual versions with audio pronounciations and free updates and built what we think is the best Beijing Subway app for iPhone and iPod touch.

Explore Beijing is available on the iTunes App Store today priced at just $0.99. Want to try it out for free? Follow us on Twitter or become our fan on Facebook where we’ll be handing out some free promo codes!
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Shanghai Metro iPhone app updated, sneak preview of Explore Beijing app!

The latest version of our Explore Shanghai Metro map is now on the iTunes App Store! The latest update adds the latest extensions to the network: Line 11 and Line 9 phase 2. Version 1.2 is a free update for existing users! Not downloaded our app yet? It’s only $0.99 and includes:

Every station on every line.
Routeplanning – times and prices for any journey
Works offline – Everything works without an Internet connection. Perfect for iPod touch users!
Bilingual -Everything’s available in English and Chinese.

Screenshots

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New video of ExploreShanghai iPhone app

The best way to understand our ExploreShanghai Shanghai Metro iPhone app is to see it in action! That’s why we created a video so you can see great features like routeplanning, easy zooming and panning, audio and search.

Check out the video on Youtube (best for outside of China)

… or on Youku (best inside China)

ExploreShanghai for iPhone update adds Line 7

The latest 1.1 update to our ExploreShanghai iPhone app is now live on the iTunes App Store.

ExploreShanghai Shanghai Metro map version 1.1 including Line 7

The new version includes the recently opened Shanghai Metro Line 7. You can plan routes, check ticket prices and check the times of the first and last trains for all the new stations. We also fixed some bugs which were causing occasional crashes. If you have any feedback on the app, do get in touch!

updates

ExploreShanghai 1.1 is a free update for existing users. You’ll receive a prompt in iTunes to update to the new version. If you haven’t downloaded ExploreShanghai yet, it’s still available at the introductory price of just $0.99. More details and download

Coming soon: iPhone apps for Beijing Subway, Guangzhou Metro and Hong Kong MTR

You wait ages for a iPhone metro map, then three come along at once 🙂 Building on the success of our ExploreShanghai Shanghai metro iPhone app (still available at the introductory price of just $0.99!) we’re working on not one but three new iPhone apps: ExploreBeijing, ExploreGuangzhou and ExploreHK.

Stay tuned for further announcements, but until then here’s a screenshot to whet your appetite (click to enlarge)!

If you’d like to be notified when we launch our apps for Beijing, Guangzhou or Hong Kong, leave a message on our contact page.

iPhone app feature tour: Updates

Over six days this week I’m introducing some of the features of our upcoming ExploreShanghai iPhone app! We’ve already covered pan and zoom, station info, routeplanning, search and multi-language. And this is just the start!

We’re committed to providing free updates to ExploreShanghai, not only to deliver you updated maps and routeplanning as new lines open in the run up to the 2010 World Expo, but also to add additional features like GPS integration. To get the latest updates after purchase, make sure you check the iTunes App Store regularly!