There’s a nasty bug in the current versions of the ExploreMetro iPad apps which means that the maps don’t render correctly on the iPad (3rd generation). We submitted a bugfix to Apple last week and are currently waiting for approval. It should be worth the wait, the apps look great on the new Retina Display devices! Here’s a comparison of Explore Shanghai running on an iPad 1/2 versus the new iPad (3rd generation).
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Monthly Archives: March 2012
ExploreMetro on Android – view the video trailer
We’ve made a short video to show off the features of our Android apps for metro/subway systems in seven Asian cities.
Youtube:
Youku:
Better still, the apps are free, visit exploremetro.com/android to download.
Got a new iPad? Help us beta-test and get a $25 iTunes Gift card
We will shortly be releasing a new update for our iOS apps including support for the new iPad (“iPad 3”) with its high-resolution retina display. Unfortunately since the new iPad is not yet available in China, I haven’t yet got my hands on a physical device for testing. If you already have a new iPad, I’d love to hear from you. Click this link to sign up for our beta-testing program, I’ll send a $25 iTunes Gift card for the first person with an iPad 3 to sign up 🙂
Sign up for beta-testing ExploreMetro on TestFlight
It won’t take long to test, I’ll send you a new version of the app to test and ask you to send a few screenshots. Thanks!
The Joy of Six: introducing the new, faster Explore Seoul 6 with tips
We’re proud to announce that Explore Seoul is the sixth of our award-winning subway maps for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to reach version 6.
With version 6 we re-wrote the map code from the ground up to be faster. The app now loads quicker, and zooming in and out should be smooth, even on older devices.
The other big new feature is tips.
Ever wondered what points of interest are close to a subway stop? Now you can tap on any station, then tap on Tips to see what’s nearby. Tap the thumbs up button on any tip which you find useful.
You can also view a list of the most popular tips for the whole city. And if you know a great local restaurant, attraction or a clever shortcut, you can add your own tip:
Explore Seoul 6 is a free update for existing users. Not got Explore Seoul yet? Download it now from the iTunes App Store.
The Joy of Six: introducing the new, faster Explore Guangzhou 6 with tips
We’re proud to announce that Explore Guangzhou is the sixth of our award-winning subway maps for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to reach version 6.
With version 6 we re-wrote the map code from the ground up to be faster. The app now loads quicker, and zooming in and out should be smooth, even on older devices.
The other big new feature is tips.
Ever wondered what points of interest are close to a subway stop? Now you can tap on any station, then tap on Tips to see what’s nearby. Tap the thumbs up button on any tip which you find useful.
You can also view a list of the most popular tips for the whole city. And if you know a great local restaurant, attraction or a clever shortcut, you can add your own tip:
Explore Guangzhou 6 is a free update for existing users. Not got Explore Guangzhou yet? Download it now from the iTunes App Store.
ExploreMetro on Android – Guangzhou, HK, Seoul, Taipei available now
Download APKs for our Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore metro apps
If you don’t have access to Google Play (formerly the Android Market) on your Android-powered device, don’t worry! We want to make sure our Android apps get into as many people’s hands as possible. That’s why we’ve added a Android Downloads page where you can directly download the APK files for any of our apps, absolutely free.
ExploreMetro Android apps get top reviews on Google Play
Google recently announced that the Android Market will now be known as Google Play. We’ve received a great response from the community about our new Android apps and we thought we’d share some of the reviews from Google Play!
