Locify 2.0 Sneak Peak!

6/05/2009 05:40:00 PM
posted by Menion
Next milestone in development of Locify? I have to say - of course. Do you want a change? Or change something by your own? So you don't like our beautiful orange?!

We are working hard on complete visual change of Locify. Locify will be based on great framework LWUIT which will bring better looking design and improved performance. New version will be simply skinable, with improved screens and some new functions, of course. Just look at very very early screenshots.

So you will be able to create complete Navigation screen - with just XML file. And you want navigate and see map during it? No problem ... :). Actually you can change all these skins in real-time, so use different navigation screens during cache hunt, bicycle or car race :).

How can you support us? There is a few things ... firstly, there is section in forum dedicated to color side of new version. Try it . Secondly, what you are missing in actual version? Try it again.

We hope, you'll welcome all these changes. So keep us Fists ;).

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GPX support, map caching and more in Locify 1.5.5

5/30/2009 12:56:00 PM
posted by Destil

We are working hard to give you new features and improve existing. Today we are releasing new version 1.5.5.

Highlights:
  • Reading GPX files
  • Caching online maps, now you can download them just once!
  • Support for Google Aerial Maps
If you are already using Locify, it's time to upgrade. If not, you should definitely give Locify a try!

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Most wanted feature: Permanent backlight in Locify 1.5.2

5/11/2009 07:12:00 PM
posted by Destil
We always like to hear feedback from you - users of Locify. We always react to all support requests and we are also trying to hear to feature requests. Possibility of turning backlight permanently on was requested several times. It is really handy for example while driving. Issue was discussed at this thread at our Google Group and then implemented in Locify 1.5.2, which has been released today. If you have your own idea for nice Locify feature, don't be afraid to post it to this section of Locify Forum.

Locify 1.5.2 has also several nice features like map items management or nicer maps graphics.

Download Locify 1.5.2 now
See full changelog
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Share your location with friends with GeoSMS!

4/15/2009 10:03:00 AM
posted by Destil
Ever wanted to send someone message and describe exactly WHERE you are? Are you lost in the woods and need help? Are you at great party and want to invite friends? Or do you just need to describe place for a business meeting?

Now with Locify 1.5, it's possible to use new service GeoSMS. It allows you to select friend from your phonebook, type a message and send it. Your friend receives a text message and at the end will be a small location link. When he clicks the link, phone's web browser will open and he will see a map of your current location. So your friend doesn't need to have Locify, GPS etc. Just a simple phone with some kind of internet connection is enough.

So how to add GeoSMS into Locify 1.5?
At the Home screen, hit "Options->Add->Service From List" and pick up "GeoSMS".

Location links are built using free service loci.me. It's a great new site for creating short location links. It has lot of features like sharing your location on twitter, facebook, downloading location in various formats. If you access the location link in a mobile browser, the page will adapt to your small screen and offers new possibilities (like opening place in Nokia Maps). You should definately give it a try!

How does it look like:












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Introducing offline maps in Locify 1.5!

4/07/2009 02:49:00 PM
posted by Destil
We are proud to announce a very useful feature in Locify - offline maps. Now you can put map files on your memory card and use maps even when you are not online, for example in the nature. We support various map formats, the easiest way to use offline maps is to find some in TrekBuddy format. Read more about it.

Locify 1.5 has also more interesting features like improved design and speed. For developers there are new options like playing sounds, vibrating, accessing phone's contacts and more.

Do you want to taste new Locify? Try it without installing to your cell phone right now in your browser!



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Locify Forum - new way to share and discuss

3/26/2009 10:17:00 AM
posted by Destil
Do you need help with installation on Windows Mobile?
Do you have problem with Geocaching service?
Do you want to vote for some new feature?
Are you looking for for people to help you with Locify service development?

These are just examples of questions which can be answered at Locify Forum. We have launched this new tool to help you share and discuss with community.

But don't be mistaken - Locify Forum is not a direct support channel from Locify team. Locify team will sometimes participate in discussions, but main goal of forum is to share between community.

Let's summarize support options you've got:
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Locify is 1.0, open-source and not beta anymore!

2/13/2009 05:06:00 PM
posted by Locify - Location Matters
We are proud to announce Locify version 1.0! Our application is now fully open-source and out of the "beta" stage. See the open-source project page on Google Code.

New features are:
  • Satellite screen
  • Support for devices with big display like HTC Touch HD
  • Possibility of uploading files (photos, videos, places, routes, ...)
  • Possibility of sending SMS messages
  • see full changelog
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Locify liberalizes location based services for the mobile phones.

Anyone can explore the cool independent and feature rich location powered applications on the mobile phone ... created by anyone, including you.

Works well even without GPS.

And it's FREE!

Location Matters.
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