Back in September of 2012, Google released an app called Field Trip for Android. The app, a creation of Google’s Niantic Labs, was billed as “your guide to the cool, hidden, and unique things on this planet around you.”
Today, Google has finally launched an iOS version.
Field Trip runs inside the background of your phone, and it only makes itself known if you’re near something interesting. Field Trip uses your location to trigger popup info cards on various places including landmarks, historical places, food, art, and more.
“The hyperlocal history experts of Arcadia and Historvius will unveil local lore in places you never expected. Trend-setting publications like Thrillist, Food Network, Zagat, and Run Riot will mention the appropriate places to eat and drink. Experts at Sunset, Cool Hunting, WeHeart, Inhabitat, and Remodelista will guide you to the newest unique stores and products. Atlas Obscura and Daily Secret assist you uncover hidden gems irrespective of where you’re. Songkick and Flavorpill guide you to local music,” says Google.
Here’s the complete feature list:
- Discover thousands of interesting places/experiences that fall under the subsequent categories: Architecture, Historic Places & Events, Lifestyle, Offers & Deals, Food Drinks & Fun, Movie Locations, Outdoor Art and Obscure Places of Interest around you.
- Choose from three different modes to set frequency of Field Trip notifications. See “Field Trip” worthy places around you on a map, by tapping on cards in map view to tug up enthralling sights around you.
- Go on a Field Trip when you drive. Field Trip can detect when you’re driving and automatically “talk” about interesting places and experience around you.
- Came across a good story or restaurant Mark it as a favourite to simply come again to it at any point.
- Capture the memory of a unique place, by sharing a wondrous discovery through email and social networks reminiscent of Google+, Twitter and Facebook.
- Wondering where the gem that you simply recently discovered is locate your discovered field trip cards within the “recent’ section.
You can grab Field Trip for iOS today.