Infomaps Amsterdam released - iPhone Tourist & City Guide for Amsterdam

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Infomaps Amsterdam released - iPhone Tourist & City Guide for Amsterdam - Published on 04/23/09

 

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Mekentosj BV and Hammink Design BNO today announced that Infomaps Amsterdam 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch has become available. Infomaps Amsterdam is a practical and beautifully designed tourist and public transport guide for Amsterdam. It contains information about the various attractions and hotspots in Amsterdam and vicinity. What makes this application so special is that all hotspots are coupled to tram, metro and train destinations.

 

Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Mekentosj BV and Hammink Design BNO today announced that Infomaps Amsterdam for iPhone and iPod touch has become available on the iPhone App store, a practical and beautifully designed tourist and public transport guide for Amsterdam.

 

Infomaps Amsterdam is a tourist guide and public transport directory for Amsterdam. This iPhone App contains information about the various attractions and hotspots in Amsterdam and vicinity. What makes this application so special is that all hotspots are coupled to tram, metro and train destinations. This allows you to find your way to any attraction in no time, without the need for an internet connection. Infomaps Amsterdam tells you which line to take and at which stop or station to exit. Perfect for tourists who are new to this beautiful city.

 

But even for seasoned travelers within Amsterdam this iPhone app is a dream come through. Beautifully designed custom maps give you an overview of all tram and metro lines, tell you where to jump from one line to the other, and show you all the stops and stations you will cross along the way. And if you have an iPhone 3G, the built-in GPS will tell you immediately where you are and which tram or metro line is closest to you.

 

Infomaps Amsterdam consists of four categories:

* Hotspots (100 tourist attractions and hotspots)

* Tram (all tram lines of Amsterdam)

* Metro (the metro system of Amsterdam)

* Railway (the main rail connections in The Netherlands from Amsterdam Central Station)

 

Maps:

We specifically designed a set of custom maps for Infomaps Amsterdam. They all have the Amsterdam Central Station at its center, a perfect reference point. The map Tram not only contains an overview of all lines, but can also show you each of the 16 tram lines separately. In addition the maps contain a Locate-me function that lights up the closest stop from your current location.

 

Offline Usage:

The program contains all information it needs. You do not need an active 3G or WiFi connection to use the application, this is important if you are a tourist and don't want to come home with an expensive roaming bill. Only when you would like to get further information from Google Maps or Mobile Safari you will need an internet connection.

 

The makers of Infomaps:

Infomaps is a collaboration between Hammink Design BNO (Eric Hammink) and Mekentosj BV (Alexander Griekspoor).

 

Minimum Requirements:

iPhone of iPod touch, software versie 2.1

 

Pricing and Availability:

Infomaps Amsterdam for iPhone and iPod touch is available for Euro 2.39 / $2.99 (USD). Review copies are available. If you are interested in trying Infomaps Amsterdam for iPhone and iPod touch and are a member of the press or would like to cover it on your website or blog, please contact us by email for a free copy. A press kit with high resolution images available on request.

 

Infomaps Amsterdam 1.0: http://www.infomaps.nl

Download and Purchase: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=312660414&mt=8

Press Images: http://www.infomaps.nl/media_en.html

Hammink-Design BNO: http://www.hammink-design.nl

Mekentosj BV: http://mekentosj.com

 

 

Hammink-Design BNO is a Dutch independent graphic design agency based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Lead by Eric Hammink, its main expertise is in infographics, interface design and corporate identity design. Mekentosj BV is a Dutch independent software company that writes innovative software for scientists. Founder and CEO Alexander Griekspoor won three Apple Design Awards for his Mac applications already. He recently released his latest program, Papers, for the iPhone and iPod touch as well. Infomaps is not associated whatsoever with the Gemeentelijk Vervoerbedrijf Amsterdam (GVB) or the Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). Copyright 2009 Hammink-Design BNO. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

 

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Eric Hammink

Hammink Design BNO

+31 (0) 6 4182 6526

 

info ( -at -) infomaps.nl

 

 

 

 

 

 

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