MapDiary 1.2.1

MapDiary 1.2.1 is currently awaiting approval for release in the iTunes app store. Apparently the previous version had some trouble connecting to the internet - sorry for any inconvenience this might have caused! :( The new version fixes this problem and also ensures compatibility with the new 3.0 iPhone OS so here's hoping Apple will be quick with their review process. Scheduled for the next release is:

• Realtime maps Taking advantage of 3.0's new map functionality to make tracking your location work more smoothly.
• Embedding Show MapDiary entries within your own blog posts or site.
• Dates ranges Show logs for a range of days rather than one day at a time, for looking back at say, a longer vacation. (see a screenshot of this work-in-progress functionality below)

Using MapDiary with an iPhone/iPod Touch

MapDiary works best when used in combination with one of Apple's sleek little touch screen devices, since they come equipped with all the basic functionality that makes updating a breeze.

Using the application is a simple as it gets: When running the app for the first time, you are prompted for your Twitter name/password. After logging in the main screen is shown consisting of 3 basic elements:

1. A map, showing your current location as determined by the iPhone/iPod Touch's GPS and triangulation system. You can update your position by clicking the top-left button or the map itself.
2. An empty frame, that when clicked give you the option of selecting a picture from your archive or taking a new one using the built-in camera to upload along with your message.
3. A text input box, for typing a short message.

Upon pushing "Send", your location, text, and picture (if one is selected) is uploaded to www.mapdiary.com and subsequently posted to Twitter. The results can be seen instantly:

That's it! Should anyone be interested the app can be found in the iTunes App Store.