Frommer's
announced today that they have released version of their popular travel guides to the iTunes App Store. The initial release includes 2008 editions of Frommer's New York [
App Store], San Francisco [
App Store], London [
App Store] and Paris [
App Store]. Each are available for $9.99.
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The fresh and innovative digital editions of the trusted print books will be locally stored on iPhones and the iPod Touch, allowing users to quickly browse ad-free content without an internet connection. Frommer's for iPhone features local travel tips, restaurant and hotel reviews, and bonus features such as location-based services, interactive maps, and web and phone links, all instantly accessible with the flick of a finger using the unique touchscreen interface.
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By having data stored directly on the iPhone itself, travelers can avoid accessing the internet which my invoke costly roaming data fees.
Comparable paperback versions of the book
cost $17.99 retail ($12.23 at Amazon).
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Aug 11, 2008, 04:39 PM
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