Announcing Tripline for iPhone & iPad

I’m very happy to announce that we’ve just released Tripline for iPhone / iPad.  It’s available for free in the app store.

If you don’t have an iPhone/iPad, you can use our mobile site instead. More info here: http://help.tripline.net/mobile  (stay tuned for an Android app soon)

Our mobile apps are built with usefulness in mind, so I thought I’d share with you a few ways that I use Tripline Mobile to make life easier.
  1. To access and update plans while traveling. Not only is it super-easy to get to your flight/hotel/restaurant information, but it’s also a great way to record places you visit (by checking in) so when you get home, you already have a story ready to share with friends. If you’re concerned about privacy, just set your trip to “Private” and nobody will see your updates until you decide to share.
  2. To create a simple list of places for a day.  For example, If Vivien and I are headed out for a busy Saturday, I’ll quickly create a trip in the morning using local search on the mobile app and add all of the places we’re planning to go. It’s really helpful to have a simple bullet list of places with links to directions, phone numbers etc., and it helps me make more efficient plans with less backtracking.  Give it a try on your next busy day and see if it makes life easier.
  3. To make lists of local restaurants I want to try like “LA Sandwiches”, “LA Burgers” etc.  That way, when I’m hungry (and impatient), I have lists of places to pick from.  And If someone else has already created a good list in your area, you can bookmark it on the site and get to it on your phone that way. ( If you live in LA or are planning a trip here, check out http://www.tripline.net/bestofla )
Anyone else have a “Here’s How I Use Tripline” story to share?  Go to http://blog.tripline.net/contact-us/ and send us a note.  We’ll be happy to blog about your adventures.

That’s all for now.  If you have an iPhone or iPad, install the Tripline app!  Oh, and tell your friends too.

– Byron