Tech Stream
Location based mobile applications
26 March 2009
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The iPhone 3G launched officially in Indonesia last week. Smartphone uptake has been on the rise in the country, with many people opting for the latest Blackberry devices, which have a strong suite of SMS and IM tools. But the iPhone’s success could be driven by its ability to know where you are.
Anyone who has been to the capital Jakarta knows how difficult it is to navigate the complex, overcrowded road network. It is a city of over 15 million residents and traveling to meet up with friends can be a grueling, frustrating affair.
Mark Hanusz is from Equinox Application Development, based in Jakarta. The company is developing location based applications for mobile phones. I spoke with him about these applications, including one called Transjakarta (pictured above) for use on public transport. You can hear the interview via the MP3 link at the top of this story.
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