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Posted by Mark Locker on 19th August 2010.
Just a day on from implementing our own maps into the app and we were ready to test. So, we headed straight down to Alton Towers to do just that! This photo should sum up the results:
The blue dot highlights our position.
As you can hopefully see - it was a fantastic success! We have a few tiny bugs we need to fix related to map loading, and then it's just a case of applying lots of polish!
Keep checking back to see how we progress, and in the meantime, check out this video showing our location being tracked across the Sky Ride.
The blue dot highlights our position.
As you can hopefully see - it was a fantastic success! We have a few tiny bugs we need to fix related to map loading, and then it's just a case of applying lots of polish!
Keep checking back to see how we progress, and in the meantime, check out this video showing our location being tracked across the Sky Ride.
Posted by Mark Locker on 18th August 2010.
You may remember that back in February, whilst I was showing off the progress of Thrill Seeker 2.0, I posted a sneak peek of our own accurate and to-scale park maps which we were working on for a future version.
Well, since then our first map has been completed and we're not far off having it fully working within the app. What it will offer is a clear and highly accurate map of the park which can be stored on the device itself and pinpoint your exact location. It will be a fantastic improvement on Google maps, and you'll be able to view it without an Internet connection too!
The first park to have one of our new maps will be Alton Towers, here's a couple of screenshots to show you just how great they look:
Zoomed out view of the park.
Zoomed in view of Towers Street.
The new maps should make navigating around park easier than ever - stay tuned for more updates.
Well, since then our first map has been completed and we're not far off having it fully working within the app. What it will offer is a clear and highly accurate map of the park which can be stored on the device itself and pinpoint your exact location. It will be a fantastic improvement on Google maps, and you'll be able to view it without an Internet connection too!
The first park to have one of our new maps will be Alton Towers, here's a couple of screenshots to show you just how great they look:
Zoomed out view of the park.
Zoomed in view of Towers Street.
The new maps should make navigating around park easier than ever - stay tuned for more updates.
Posted by Mark Locker on 19th June 2010.
Today we're thrilled to announce the introduction of Universal Guide for the iPhone and iPod touch. Universal Guide is the ultimate app for Universal Orlando Resort, covering Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk. It adds to our set of individual park guides and is priced at just £1.19/$1.99/1,59 EUR.
The app includes all of the features from our current line up of apps, as well as providing live wait time information direct from the resort. You can even set up wait time notifications so that you're alerted when your favourite rides drop below a specified queue time.
Users of our previous apps will be aware of the day planner feature, which allows you to set out an itinerary of your day. With Universal guide, you can sort this planner not only by category, but by wait time too.
We really think Universal Guide will enhance the theme park visiting experience for many guests. You can download Universal Guide on the App Store now.
The app includes all of the features from our current line up of apps, as well as providing live wait time information direct from the resort. You can even set up wait time notifications so that you're alerted when your favourite rides drop below a specified queue time.
Users of our previous apps will be aware of the day planner feature, which allows you to set out an itinerary of your day. With Universal guide, you can sort this planner not only by category, but by wait time too.
We really think Universal Guide will enhance the theme park visiting experience for many guests. You can download Universal Guide on the App Store now.
Posted by Robert Pugh on 17th June 2010.
We're pleased to announce that version 2.2 of Thrill Seeker, Thorpe Guide and Towers Guide are now available from the iTunes app store!
The update includes support for the new, high resolution display of the iPhone 4, along with some other minor features such as the ability to order your planner itinerary by category.
The update includes support for the new, high resolution display of the iPhone 4, along with some other minor features such as the ability to order your planner itinerary by category.
Posted by Mark Locker on 12th June 2010.
We're please to tell you that version 2.2 of Thrill Seeker, Thorpe Guide and Towers Guide have now been submitted to Apple.
Version 2.2 adds the following functionality:
- You can now sort items in your day planner by category.
- Updated graphics and gallery images for full iPhone 4 resolution support.
- The app now automatically detects your unit measurements based on your region (you can still set it manually in settings).
- Ability to send us feedback via email from within the app.
- Various bug fixes.
We hope you enjoy the update, and encourage you to send in your feedback.
Version 2.2 adds the following functionality:
- You can now sort items in your day planner by category.
- Updated graphics and gallery images for full iPhone 4 resolution support.
- The app now automatically detects your unit measurements based on your region (you can still set it manually in settings).
- Ability to send us feedback via email from within the app.
- Various bug fixes.
We hope you enjoy the update, and encourage you to send in your feedback.