New Austin-Focused App for Mobile Guided Tours

Austin-based mobile software development company IngZ, Inc. has announced touringZ Austin Edition 1.07 for iOS, a touringZ app that is uniquely Austin. The new Austin Edition lists available adventures ordered geographically based on a user’s current location. In addition to more than a dozen bundled tours in and around the Austin area, new features also include the ability to participate in contests and competitions, find the hidden Easter eggs and more.

Description

Austin, Texas – IngZ, Inc., an Austin-based mobile software development company, has announced the availability of touringZ Austin Edition, a touringZ app that is uniquely Austin. With the new app users receive all the capabilities of touringZ, in addition to more than a dozen bundled tours in and around the Austin area. New features also include the ability to participate in contests and competitions (see who is the biggest tourist and “plant the most flags”), find the hidden Easter eggs and more.

As with touringZ, the new Austin Edition lists available adventures ordered geographically based on a user’s current location. Tours can last a couple hours or be stretched out over several days; you choose your tour, your time and your pace, from a bank of expert created options. The wide selection of tours available in Austin ranges from walking and biking to boating and driving.

“Most visitors have an idea of what they want to do, but since they’re unfamiliar with Austin, they don’t know the name of the running trail they are looking for or how to best prioritize their time. The best part about touringZ Austin Edition is local experts have sorted out those logistics for you,” Tony Howlett, founder and president of ingZ, Inc. commented. “Your day is planned; all you have to do is enjoy Austin without worrying how to get from one activity to the next.”

The interactive tours include GPS-triggered audio commentary, photos, and descriptive text. TouringZ creates the illusion that the users have their own personal guides accompanying them on their trips. The app points out popular trails, must see attractions, background information, approximate time per activity, side sightings, directions, and how to fill extra time.

TouringZ Austin Edition is perfect for visitors or current Austinites curious to discover “hidden gems,” as well as learn facts about anything from the city’s history, geology and architecture, to its flora, fauna and more.

Features:

-Audio, photos and text automatically display when approaching a point of interest
-GPS tracker helps you stay on route -Choices include walking, hiking, biking, boating and driving adventures -Adventures are ordered geographically based on current location
-Adventures may take anywhere from 1 – 2 hours to several days Download touringZ now
– then get out there and plant your flag! Please note this application uses the GPS running in the background. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Device Requirements:

* iPhone and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.1 or later
* 4.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:

touringZ Austin Edition 1.07 is $3.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Travel category.