History App for iPhone Review
If you’re a history buff, or someone who is just curious about the past of your city/country, give History app for iPhone a try. Brought to you by the History Channel, it displays places of historic interest based on your current geographic location in the US. And now, the app comes with an improved version, new features, and a reliable in-app search option. You can get History for free from iTunes.
History App Features
It is a pity that most of us are oblivious to the history of our places. Hopefully, we’ll be better educated about the past with History app for iPhone. The app opens up an interactive window to thousands of historic locations in the US. You might be surprised to see the many red location flags that pop up in your area on the map. Developers are actively encouraging users to contribute historic sites that they’ve missed. Bu the current repository is nevertheless exhaustive to say the least. After all, it comes from History Channel.
History app for iPhone got lots of data that if you’re looking for historic sites in the metropolitan area, you’ll be inundated with too many results. An option to search by specific history sites would have been handy. In fact, it would have been great had each historic site got more detailed pictures. Lack of global support is another downer that’ll leave the app totally useless for non-Americans.
The interface of History iPhone app is user friendly. You can select your current location using GPS or pick any other location you’re interested in. You can stream History videos directly within the app. It displays historic locations in a zoomable, map-based view or in a scrolling list. The map updates on scroll. History for iPhone is SNS integrated means you can directly share your favorite locations with your friends via Facebook or Twitter. The application is compatible with iOS versions 5.1 or higher. It is optimized for iPhone 5.
Conclusion
iPhone History app let you discover the hidden history of places around you. It is of great use to students, teachers and history buffs alike. The app is easy to use for most parts. But it is not yet a global app yet. If you’re from outside the US, the app is of little use unless you’re interested in American history. SNS integration comes handy. Verdict: A useful history app from History Channel that you don’t want to miss.
Category: Free iPhone Apps
