You’ve seen them “Poké walking” on every street, day and night, phone in hand. Maybe you’ve downloaded the app yourself to join in the latest craze. Yes, everyone is talking about Pokémon Go! Just a week after its introduction, the augmented reality (AR) game has gone viral, surpassing Twitter in popularity and Facebook in engagement. Downtown Boston and the North Read More…
Boston’s street sweeping is back in full swing making it a good time to revisit the new features at ParkWise, a free mobile parking app developed by North End resident Alex Shvartz. Having been successful here in the neighborhood, Shvartz’s StreetInfoTech has now released the app for use throughout the Boston area, including Cambridge and Somerville. ParkWise is a Read More…
Freedom Trail Announces First Official Smartphone Application The Freedom Trail Foundation is making the leap from the 17th to the 21st century with the first official Freedom Trail smartphone and tablet application. Available for iOS and Android devices, the new Freedom Trail® app features 16 official historic sites of Boston’s Freedom Trail. The first of Read More…