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TripAdvisor launches new virtual tour feature for its iPad app
By siliconindia
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Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 09:54 IST |
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New Delhi: The travel site TripAdvisor announced the launch of a new virtual tours feature for the TripAdvisor iPad app, built using augmented reality technology.
The new functionality allows travelers to take a virtual walk through their travel destination with nearby places superimposed over Street View from Google, including TripAdvisor's more than 40 million traveler reviews and opinions. The feature is available today in the TripAdvisor iPad app, available for free in the Apple App Store.
"With virtual tours on the TripAdvisor iPad app, we've made the experience even more engaging and helpful for travelers," said Mike Putnam, Director of Mobile Product for TripAdvisor. "For travelers who have ever booked a hotel or restaurant and arrived only to be disappointed by the neighborhood, this feature brings a whole new way to gain insights into their destination. Now travelers can get the full picture in advance, along with the wisdom of TripAdvisor's more than 40 million reviews and opinions."
Many features such as its 40 million reviews and opinions, 'Near Me Now' functionality, and its unique map-based browsing are some of the cool aspects for travelers. Travelers can access the new functionality by clicking on the Street View icon for hotels, restaurants or attractions. The TripAdvisor iPad app is available for free in the Apple App Store in 18 languages and 26 countries.
