Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Transit launches on Android with real-time routing, slick design

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Google's Android platform has had a robust mapping and directions system for years now, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for innovation in this space. Today, Transit is releasing an Android version of its very popular iOS app, which offers bus, subway, and train directions in 43 cities across the world. Transit's claim to fame is its easy-to-read interface and hyper local "nearby" routes that provide up-to-the-minute departure times and step-by-step directions. Fortunately, both of those features translate well to the Android app, which also offers schedule timetables, itinerary maps, and route planning features.


Unfortunately, one big feature missing from the Android version is any kind of offline capability, which makes the app...


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via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/30/4570884/transit-app-android-real-time-departures-nearby-routes

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