CellMap and ChicWalks Vancouver App – Update!

WOW! Exciting News! We at CellMap in conjunction with ConQuer Mobile and ChicWalks.com are super excited to let the world know that the ChicWalks Vancouver Shopping iPhone App has been featured on the US, CA, BR and MX iTunes App Store, front and centre under the New & Noteworthy section.


Because of this exposure and timing with the Olympics, ChicWalks Vancouver Shopping app has literally been thrust over night into 6th place overall for top free lifestyle app downloads on the CA iTunes App Store!

ChicWalks Vancouver Shopping app was built using our CellTouch app builder platform; was released just in time for the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, and has received some impressive media coverage. (See our Jan. 05 posting for more details, or go directly to Chicwalks.com PR page. )

As we inch ever closer to our official CellTouch App builder platform launch, we can tell you some new features we've integrated include: our Push Notification System, Proximity Alert System and Favourites Functions. You will be able to check-out these latest features in action when we release the latest version update for ChicWalks Vancouver Shopping app.

Haven't downloaded this app for your iPhone yet? Click Here.

Not on an iPhone? No problem, enter www.bit.ly/chicwalks into your smart phone's browser, and you're there.

Thank-you everyone for your continued support and keep checking back for news and updates.

CellMap and CellTouch Freebies

Hello Everyone,

In our build-up to our CellTouch technology platform release, we have been busy researching and compiling resources in regards to mobile device application design. We have a couple of PDF documents we'd like to put out there that sum up some of this compilation. Our intention is to share some of the leg-work we have already done with those who are interested in similar endeavours. At the same time, if you have relative information or sources of info that you'd like to share, by all means we'd love to see it!

*PLEASE NOTE: The materials supplied are based from our own research and pertain to particular mobile device app design. Our research is drawn from many sources, some which may or may not have been cited.

The first doc outlines screen dimensions shared by popular mobile device models. This doc is a good quick reference guide to help you in deciding your app content layout based on your targeted mobile device users. Download PDF

The second doc is a short outline of design tips pertaining to mobile devices for those who may not be familiar with basic design principles. If you feel something was left out or have materials of similar nature that you'd like to share, we'd love to hear about it. Download PDF

Enjoy!

CellMap and ChicWalks Vancouver Shopping iPhone App!

In partnership with ChicWalks.com and ConQuer Mobile, we launched ChicWalks Vancouver Shopping app on Dec. 17th, and had it approved from Apple within a week!

ChicWalks Vancouver Shopping app delivers 9 walks (including one of Whistler/Blackcomb), that offers GPS-based tours and over 1,000 shops that include fashion, jewelry, shoes, cosmetics, home decor, eating and drinking venues. The app is also loaded with relevant information, and features redeemable coupons from sponsor vendors that every discerning fashionista will find highly desirable.

Released just in time for the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, ChicWalks Vancouver Shopping has received some impressive media coverage.

Watch the news story CTV News did, and read-up on what BCBusiness had to say about the app.

You can download the app directly from iTunes Store by following this link.

You can also see a demo of it on YouTube.

ChicWalks Vancouver Shopping was the first app developed using CellMap's CellTouch 1.0 platform.

Check-out ChicWalks.com directly, or for more in-depth coverage on ChickWalks.com, click here.

Happy New Year – and its going to be a good one!

First off, we at CellMap hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and are looking forward to 2010 with as much anticipation as we are!

2010 is lining-up to be an exciting year. Not only are we continuing with our partnerships with our '09 clients, but we are gearing-up to officially launch our pet project, CellTouch. We have been alluding to our CellTouch platform release all autumn long and are in the process of detailing the finishing touches to CellTouch 1.0.

CellTouch is our web-based iPhone app building platform. The CellTouch platform and its virtual iPhone simulator allows the user to drag and drop functional, customizable widgets into their would-be app. The user can build menus, info pages, add links, phone numbers, detailed map location markers, clickable web URLS, as well as upload customized photos and graphics, just to name a few.

Since CellTouch powered iPhone apps are built via web, it allows us to offer our clients the ability to access, change and update their app anytime, giving autonomy to the client, and useful realtime updates to the iPhone app users. It being a true app, it works while connected to a network or offline, saving app users potential roaming charges.

CellTouch's location marker abilities, easy-to-use customizable autonomous building features, and self-updating abilities make CellTouch the perfect iPhone app platform for any app which may be event, location, time and/or promotions based.

Stay tuned for our official launch announcement!

CellMap and My Nearest!

Another iPhone app courtesy of Canpages, and a must have, is “My Nearest.”

“My Nearest” works anywhere in Canada. Essentially it is a customizable 411 directory for any sort of business within a 10 km. radius of your location. Feeling hungry? Search under the restaurants category, and “My Nearest” will list all the restaurants starting with the closest one first. Of course you can pull the business’ information up, add to your favorites list, and find directions. Need cash? “My Nearest” has an ATM category – in fact; “My Nearest” comes with 30 preloaded categories, but don’t stop there, you can create your own as well.

CellMap is proud to have been involved in the development of “My Nearest,” and proud to point out it ranked as the number #1 navigation app on iTunes Store.

It’s free and you can download it from here.

CellMap and Canpages

As you may recall, CellMap has been working with Canpages for several months now. We are proud to announce our involvement with their speech driven iPhone app.

The Canpages App hit #1 on iTunes download list.

The Canpages app is a voice powered local business and residential search application for Canada. In addition to featuring voice search, it also offers: automatic 'nearby' search, maps and get directions, ability to save details to your contact list, live traffic cameras for travel info, reverse search by phone number, along with many other features.

Extremely convenient, practical, and it’s free! A must download from the iTunes Store.

Mo Discovers Stanley Park – iPhone App

Mo Discovers Stanley Park is an interactive tour guide to Vancouver’s Stanley Park, for the iPhone.

Using your phone's GPS, let Mo, the mountain marmot and friends lead you on a discovery of beautiful Stanley Park, in the heart of Vancouver, BC. Along the way, tour hosts provide insider information through videos on a park map, which guides you through nature trails, wetlands, beaches, and the infamous Seawall path.

If you live in or around the Vancouver area, or plan on visiting one day, this app is fun for everyone and its free to download from iTunes Store.