Cape Cod National Seashore app
After a couple of editorial hiccups, the Cape Cod National Seashore app should be available on the iTunes app store either today or tomorrow. It had to be pulled just as it was beginning the review process last week because we noticed a major content error. Unfortunately this meant it went to the back of Apple’s review queue – which is currently taking 7-8 days.
I’m really excited about the Cape Cod app. Although technically it’s not a national park but a national seashore, it’s still a remarkable place. I have so many childhood memories spending time on the beaches in and around the Seashore. Just like the Acadia app, it includes all original content, and focuses on many of the beaches in and around the Seashore. There are over 132 points of interest including details on 20 beaches, tidal and sunrise/sunset data for over a year, a complete auto/audio tour, and 16 different hiking trails. It will be available on the iTunes store for $4.99.
Acadia app update
Users should start to see an update appear for the Acadia app sometime tomorrow or Tuesday. There are two changes.
First, we reduced the memory request upon first installing the app to try an address reports of the app crashing. All the crash reports indicate this is a crash which happens outside the app and is related to Apple’s core iOS 4, however we’re hoping the reduction in memory usage with avoid any OS-related crashes.
Secondly, the images and audio files have all been reduced in file size in an effort to reduce the overall size of the app. We’ve been able to shave off 30MB!
Android version
I was fully expecting to release the Android version over a week ago however just as it was completed, we ran into an undocumented limitation with the Android Marketplace. Once we received confirmation from Google last week, we began the steps of redesigning it. My hope is that it’s available within two weeks. Keep those virtual fingers-crossed!
Schoodic Education and Research Center at Acadia National Park
Lastly, I have been invited by the National Park Service in Acadia for a two day meeting to discuss educational outreach and emerging technologies as it related to the future of the Park. It’s being held at the Schoodic Education and Research Center on Schoodic Pennisula section of Acadia National Park. Lots of exciting discussions with surely occur. More to come…
-Kerry
