Useful iPhone Applications & Websites for Curtin Travellers
The use of iPhones and smartphones by Curtin staff and students is increasing at a rapid rate. In turn there has been a large surge in the number of very useful iPhone applications and mobile websites which are designed to help the occasional or frequent traveller. Some of the more useful tools are listed on this webpage as a starting point for staff and students and have been tested by staff in Corporate Risk.
Important information
iPhone Applications
iPhone/iPad & iPod Touch applications can all be downloaded to your device in two ways:
- Download directly from your device by using the "App Store" application on your device
- Purchase through iTunes on your computer and then transfer the application to your device - help available
Please note: You will require an iTunes account in order to make purchases. This will generally need to be linked to your personal credit card or funded through iTunes gift cards. A general App Store FAQ is available from the Apple site.
* Please note all prices are subject to change. Please ensure you confirm the price of all applications before downloading or purchasing.
WorldMate
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Description Manage your itinerary. Search for flights. Get flight delay alerts pushed to you and find alternative flights. Find the best hotels. Click-through to maps to your meetings, hotels and other trip locations. Get weather forecasts, convert currency rates and more - right on your iPhone. |
| Price: FREE* | |
| iTunes Link: WorldMate Search the App Store for:"WorldMate" |
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TripIt - Travel Organizer
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Description TripIt Travel Organizer puts all your travel plans right on your iPhone no matter where your travel was booked! Forward travel confirmation emails to plans@tripit.com to build a trip itinerary. Then, access your travel info from your iPhone any time. |
| Price: FREE* | |
| iTunes Link: TripIt - Travel Organizer Search the App Store for:"TripIt" |
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XpenseTracker
| Description XpenseTracker is an all inclusive expense tracking and reporting application for business or personal use. Its ease of use and full features makes it an essential tool for every iPhone user wishing to track their expenses. |
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| Price: US $5.99* | |
| iTunes Link: XpenseTracker Search the App Store for:"XpenseTracker" |
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XE Currency
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Description The XE Currency App for the iPhone and iPod Touch lets you keep track of live mid-market rates for every world currency - that's all 180+ world currencies that you can convert on the go for FREE! |
| Price: FREE* | |
| iTunes Link: XE Currency Search the App Store for:"XE Currency" |
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Convert Everything FREE
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Description Convert Everything is a simple application that can convert between units (distance, area, weight, etc), translate words (online using google translate), convert currencies with rates updated online. This is a FREE version and will display ads on the top of the screen. |
| Price: FREE* | |
| iTunes Link: Convert Everything FREE Search the App Store for:"Convert Everything" |
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Foyage
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Description Foyage helps you to find places and people nearby. Once Foyage detects your position, you will get location information on just about anything near you. Whether you need to find a restaurant or just want to enjoy a cup of afternoon coffee, Foyage is your ultimate personal guide to finding the nearest spot. It provides all the information you need: the distance, full address, map and you can even make a call right away. |
| Price: FREE* | |
| iTunes Link: Foyage Search the App Store for:"Foyage" |
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Concur
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Description Concur's mobile app makes business travel, business expense reporting, and receipt management fast, easy and secure. Use it to save expense receipts; create, review and approve business expense reports; and access business travel itineraries. This app works for users of all Concur solutions including Concur Premier and Concur Breeze for small businesses. |
| Price: FREE* | |
| iTunes Link: Concur - Business Travel & Expense Reports Search the App Store for:"Concur" |
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Mobile Websites
Mobile websites can be accessed from a web-enabled mobile phone by using the phones' web browser.
Qantas
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Description A mobile website which works on a variety of web-enabled mobile phones. Allows you to view your booking details, check-in (domestic flights only), check flight status and much more. |
| Price: FREE* | |
| Access by visiting: http://www.qantas.com/mobile | |
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