14 DAY TRIAL // Update: HearPlanet is still free to download via the App Store, although we had been informed that the Jan 11 was the last day iPhone users could grab the application at no charge. The original news piece is intact and available below.
If you're always on the go and own an iPhone or iPod touch, you could surely use a talking tour guide - especially when said tour guide knows some 230,000 by heart! As the developers put it, “It's like having a professional tour guide always by your side.” That's HearPlanet for you, and it's free to download this week only.
According to the folks at HearPlanet, the application with the same name turns your iPhone into a travel guide, with audio tours of over 230,000 locations. Normally, HearPlanet is $3.99, but the spirit of Macworld got to the app's vendors, rendering them highly generous for the week.
From the iTunes App Store, an excerpt from the app's official description goes,
HearPlanet turns your iPhone into a talking tour guide. Leave your tour books at home and let HearPlanet show you the way. We make it easy to find what you’re looking for—fast! ... HearPlanet Features: • Global Coverage – Over 230,000 Places • Enhanced Content Added Daily • Geolocation for Instant Info on What’s Close-by • Convenient Search for Almost Anything in the World
“We’ve squashed a few bugs and made many more improvements in our 1.1 version just release by Apple,” the developer says. “You’ll be amazed how easy it is to access all the landmarks, historic sites, cultural spots, nature areas, famous buildings, sports venues, recreation areas, and more! ... Use HearPlanet to learn all about the places you go, as well as what’s around you every day. It’s a great way to learn about your surroundings and you’ll be amazed at what you find,” the team at HearPlanet reveals.
The company also promises that new cool features are being continually added. Naturally, if you get the app now, future updates will be available to you for free.
Download HearPlanet via iTunes App Store (Free – this week only)
(compatible with iPhone and iPod touch; requires iPhone 2.0 Software Update)