Iphone News

iPhones better than sex, say British holidaymakers
A survey of over 1,000 mobile users by travel search site Skyscanner has found that iPhone owners appear to prefer playing with their mobiles abroad than having holiday romances.

Carrentals.co.uk gets in on iPhone 5 action
Car hire price comparison website Carrentals.co.uk has launched a new app for UK iPhone users, enabling customers to compare prices and availability from up to 50 suppliers in over 15,000 locations worldwide. The news comes at Apple prepares to launch the hotly anticipated iPhone 5 later today.

Apple set to reveal iPhone 5 at ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’ event
Apple is expected to reveal the iPhone 5 at its ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’ event today - the buzz surrounding the handset has hit an all-time high with leisure and business travellers amongst those who are eagerly awaiting details of the company’s announcement.

SIM Partners launches “Enjoy Illinois” iPhone app
SIM Partners, a full-service digital marketing agency and leading developer of mobile apps for destination marketing organizations, has announced the launch of “Enjoy Illinois,” the official travel app of the Illinois Office of Tourism.

ViewRanger launches Global Open Maps edition for iPhone and iPad
Award-winning ViewRanger GPS, the outdoor navigation app, has introduced a Global Open Maps edition for iPhone and iPad, available for download from the iTunes App Store from today.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Just an iTouch Away
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts have introduced a new iPhone App giving customers an easy way to peruse the brand’s stunning collection of landmark properties around the world. Available globally in Apple’s iTunes Store and the iPhone App Store, the program will provide access to booking, reservations, hotel information, packages, destination recommendations and more.

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Unveils New IPhone Application
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts revealed a new iPhone application. In keeping with the expansion of Hilton Worldwide’s portfolio of smartphone applications launched earlier this year, Waldorf Astoria guests can now receive unparalleled service through this advanced technology. Whether securing early check-in on-the-go or perusing the many hotel options around the globe, the new application caters to the needs of fast-paced, upscale travelers.

St. Regis Bora Bora now available on new secret experience iphone application
The stunning St. Regis Bora Bora Resort is now available on your iphone via the new ‘Secret Experience’ application.

New travel guides launched with offline navigation and augmented reality features
Interactive travel guides publisher mTrip has launched travel guides for iPhone and iPod Touch.

Free iPhone app for finding Britain’s finest accommodation
A free iPhone app enabling travellers to search for the very best accommodation, things to do and places to eat in the UK is now available.
Tourism Australia launches new app
Tourism Australia has launched the new Oz Planner iPhone application, offering assistance to holidaymakers planning their trips down under. The app will offer a mobile alternative to the well-established planning tool Walkabout Planner, presenting detailed information on local tour providers, accommodation and car hire.

Aristotle launches first state tourism iPhone App
Aristotle, a Little Rock based interactive agency, recently announced the design and release of the first iPhone application for state tourism.