It’s amazing just how much power can be squeezed out of the iPhone’s diminutive form. Sure, there are some great looking games but how about something that’s both useful and attractive?
Paris 3D is a photorealistic guide to the French captial, allowing you to pan, zoom and spin your way around the city on your phone. Far more than just a nice looking tech demo, the GPS-enabled app allows you to locate restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions easily and quickly. This is really the experience that Google Earth should be offering by now. Take a look at the video and then read on for more details.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n0052nWets&feature=player_embedded
French developer Newscape Technology has developed the app and will be producing versions for more cities across the iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile and Symbian platforms under the Mobile 3D City brand. If you want to see more, their website has a demo of a version for Capetown, South Africa on iPhone and a Nokia 6120.
It’s worth noting that the the Capetown video reveals a problem not apparent in the Paris demo – data appears to load over the air, making the whole experience slower and just a little less exciting.
Paris 3D is available now in the iTunes app store for a comparatively pricey £5.49. It’s a huge download too, there wasn’t enough space on my iPhone to give it a trial run. Maybe the data is all included in the download after all.
If you’re planning a trip to Paris it may well be worth the cost and space on your phone.
[app found via Cult of Mac via MobilFeber]
I think that there are opportunities on the iphone for ambitious apps. Our own app “Visit Paris” is much more than just a tourist app. It’s not a typical tourist guide but more a cultural and historical guide to Paris with true stories, bringing places to life, (told by professional and established actors), and not just a list of buildings and dates, and 50 videos. It’s already a best seller on the french app store.
Hi guys!
It was really nice reading your post!
Here’s something that you might want to use and write about:
This one is for iPhone users who love to vacation in Paris or for people who live in France…
Exquisite application for your iPhone with all the best parties and events in Paris!
Satellite Google Map that tells you where are the hot spots each week, you have full description of every event and the app gives you the chance to even book your place on the guest list directly from you iPhone! You can also share with your Facebook friends the parties you’ll be attending!
Don’t waste any time wandering in Paris or with boring guides or a stiff guidebook. As long as you have an iPhone, the Paris Guestlist app will lead you to the greatest parties and get you past the velvet ropes!
Use the link below to view and download the Paris app (for free)…
http://www.ParisGuestlist.com/iphone/english.htm
Have fun!!!