It’s like having a park ranger in your pocket!
The Natural Networks Mobile Explorer is a new and exciting way to discover all about Ferry Meadows and the surrounding areas in Peterborough, UK.
Using GPS technology, different routes are being brought to life, revealing the rich wildlife plus all the historical and cultural features of the area.
As you explore the trails, you will discover all sorts of things about the history and wildlife of where you are walking, you would never have guessed! You can check your location at any time by accessing the live map, which will pinpoint exactly where you are on the route.
Features
» Location based multimedia content «
Audio-visual content is played automatically, triggered by your location.
» Download Centre & Offline Mode «
Preload tour content when you have a fast internet connection (3G or WiFi), to run the tours offline. This is especially useful for if there isn’t a fast data connection available, such as 3G or WiFi, or if you want to avoid expensive roaming charges.
» Cache «
All tour content played online, or preloaded, is cached for faster file access and is available offline.
» More tours to come «
Natural Networks is working on new tours, which will automatically be added to the list of available tours, once published.
☆☆☆☆☆ iPod Touch and iPhone 1G owners ☆☆☆☆☆
It is possible to install the application to your iPod / iPhone 1G. In case you don’t have a GPS extension, the stop content will not be triggered automatically by your location. You will still be able to play the tour manually, by clicking on the stops, either on the map or on the stops list. As you don’t have a fast cellular data connection, you need to preload the contents to your iPod / iPhone 1G, while connected to the internet through Wifi. Go to ‘tour details’ and click ‘Preload Tour Content’. All the content needed, to enable to play the full tour offline, will be downloaded.