We're excited to announce that our metro map apps are now available for Android phones and tablets! Explore Shanghai, Explore Beijing and Explore Singapore are available now for FREE on the Android Marketplace.
You can download the apps from the Android Marketplace, just click on the relevant icon below to go straight to an app.
Features in the first version include:
Up to date map with all the latest lines and stations for 2012
Legend for each line
English/Chinese version (based on device language)
Route planner with times and prices
Audio station names (Shanghai/Beijing)
First/last train times
Link to Google Maps for street maps
Nearest stations (uses GPS/Wifi)
Help section
Here are a few screenshots!
There are a few features that we haven't included yet, since we wanted to get version 1.0 out as soon as possible. Once you have installed the app, we would love to get your feedback.
Were there any problems or crashes?
Are there any features that you think should be added?
Love it? We'd also appreciate it if you could give us a good review on the Android Market (and tell all your Android-using friends)!
Hate it? Please email me directly at android at exploremetro dot com or leave a comment below, and I'll do my best to assist with any problems.
Looking for the iPhone/iPad versions of our apps? Please see our iPhone apps page.
ExploreMetro has been providing Asia's best metro maps since 2007. In 2009 we launched our first iPhone app, giving you access to our maps on the go, and we now have iPhone and iPad apps for seven cities.
Today, we're delighted to announce that we're hard at work developing apps for Android devices too! While we don't have an exact release date yet, we wanted to get the word out and share some early screenshots! The ExploreMetro apps will run on phones and tablets running Android 2.2 or higher, including new "Ice Cream Sandwich" Android 4.0 devices. We'll include all your favorite features from the iOS versions, like English/Chinese station names, routeplanner, nearest stations, offline support and more.
Here's a screenshot of Explore Shanghai running on the Samsung Galaxy Tab to whet your appetite!
If you'd like to be the first to know when ExploreMetro Android is ready, sign up to our Android mailing list via exploremetro.com/android
We're proud to announce that Explore Hong Kong is the fifth of our award-winning subway maps for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to reach version 6.0
Version 6.0 includes support for showing prices with/without Octopus Card in the routeplanner.
With version 6.0 we re-wrote the map code from the ground up to be faster. The app now loads quicker, and zooming in and out should be smooth, even on older devices.
The other big new feature is tips.
Ever wondered what points of interest are close to a subway stop? Now you can tap on any station, then tap on Tips to see what's nearby. Tap the thumbs up button on any tip which you find useful.
You can also view a list of the newest, or most popular tips for the whole city.
And if you know a great local restaurant, attraction or a clever shortcut, you can add your own tip:
We're proud to announce that Explore Taipei is the fourth of our award-winning subway maps for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to reach version 6.0
Version 6.0 includes the new branch of the Orange Line (Xinzhuang Line) including stations between Taipei Bridge and Fu Jen University.
With version 6.0 we re-wrote the map code from the ground up to be faster. The app now loads quicker, and zooming in and out should be smooth, even on older devices.
The other big new feature is tips. Ever wondered what points of interest are close to a subway stop? Now you can tap on any station, then tap on Tips to see what's nearby.
Tap the thumbs up button on any tip which you find useful. And if you know a great local restaurant, attraction or a clever shortcut, you can add your own tip:
You can also view a list of the most popular tips for the whole city.
The next version of our Explore Hong Kong app will include a much-requested feature: you'll be able to choose to see prices with or without an Octopus Card. To keep the interface uncluttered, you'll be able to select whether you want to see prices with or without a card in the Help tab.
We're proud to announce that Explore Singapore is the third of our award-winning subway maps for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to reach version 6.0
Version 6.0 includes the newly opened Circle Line extension with new stations at Bayfront and Marina Bay.
With version 6.0 we re-wrote the map code from the ground up to be faster. The app now loads quicker, and zooming in and out should be smooth, even on older devices.
The other big new feature is tips. Ever wondered what points of interest are close to a subway stop? Now you can tap on any station, then tap on Tips to see what's nearby.
Tap the thumbs up button on any tip which you find useful. And if you know a great local restaurant, attraction or a clever shortcut, you can add your own tip:
You can also view a list of the most popular tips for the whole city.
In the next version of Explore Hong Kong, we want to include the Cantonese transliterations, using the Jyutping transliteration system, for all Hong Kong MTR stations. Here's a first attempt. If you have any corrections, do leave a note in the comments!
The Shanghai Metro company announced that services will be suspended on half of Line 4, the circular line, over the Spring Festival Break. The work is necessary due to subsidence at Hailun Road Station.
Line 4 will temporarily operate on the segment between Yishan Road and Linping Road only. On most of the missing section, this won't be too much of a problem as Line 3 services call at all stations between Baoshan Road and Yishan Road. However note that Linping Road is now something of a dead-end (click to enlarge map).
The shutdown will last from January 23 to 28. Normal operations will resume after the holidays.
It's been a tough few months for commuters in Singapore, with frequent breakdowns plaguing the usually reliable MRT system. Finally there's some good news for Singaporeans as the long-awaited Circle Line Extension opens! The new link connects the Circle Line with a new station at Bayfront and an interchange with the North South Line at Marina Bay.
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