The marketplace these days is getting crowded as every other person wishes to create a niche for themselves. Coming to the Windows Phone Marketplace, we have witnessed several applications coming up for the freshly announced devices operating on the Windows Phone 7. A latest addition to this app collection is the History Here application which transforms into a mobile guide for handset owners. This software brings alive the history of several locations across the United States.
This location-based mobile application blends in History’s content and resources with over 7,000 locations nationwide. Several other historical points of interest will be added in the near future. For each and every location the software subsumes narratives from key moments in history, audio of famous speeches, exclusive video, pictures and maps as well as written content.
“Teaming up with Microsoft Corp for History reinforces the History brand’s 360-degree approach of aggressively reaching and connecting with our viewers across all platforms,” stated Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager History and Lifetime Networks. “By heightening the History experience with our authentic innovative content on the cutting edge Windows 7 mobile app, we are offering consumers an exciting new way to discover the power of history everywhere they want it.”
“Windows Phone 7 is backed by a rich developer ecosystem that is creating a variety of quality apps and games that take advantage of the phone’s unique features and design,” explained Todd Brix, senior director, Windows Phone Marketplace, Microsoft. “History Here is a great example of the kind of rich applications that people will find on Windows Phone Marketplace to get the most out of their phone.”
In the History Here application, users can type in a specific location or activate their smartphone’s GPS to choose their current position. The result can be filtered with key details like distance and points of interests, further handset owners may opt for a map or list view. On tapping a certain point of interest, history lovers can immerse themselves in the deluge of information the app offers.
The History Here app can be availed by Windows Phone 7 customers for $2.99.