New York City Names Winners of Apps Contest
The NYC Economic Development Corporation launched its first NYC BigApps competition this June, opening up over 170 sets of raw data from 30 municipal agencies to developers. With data on city event schedules, traffic information, sales records and inspection results available to developers, three panelist-selected winners emerged; the NY Times explains these apps below:
WayFinder NYC: An application designed for smartphones powered by Google’s Android operating system allows users to find the closest subway entrance. It uses an approach known as augmented reality, overlaying subway line symbols on a live view through the phone’s camera.
Taxihack: Like Yelp for cabs, this Web tool allows people to post comments on individual taxis and their drivers via e-mail or Twitter.
Big Apple Ed: This Web-based guide offers detailed profiles, reviews and information about the city’s network of public schools.
An iPhone application called NYC Way that offers a range of information for city residents and visitors, took home the “Popular Choice” award, determined by an online vote.
[via NYT]
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