Develop on WHERE™
Network-based location has finally arrived!
WHERE has been named one of two official distributors of Sprint's new Open Location Platform for network-based location. This technology allows third-party developers to remotely determine the cell tower and GPS location of Sprint handsets without installing any software on the device.
The WHERE Location API is a ground-breaking SaaS platform for accessing carrier network-based location. Delivered through a simple XML interface, it can support any website, WAP, SMS, or mobile application with real-time and accurate location. The system includes a robust location management framework to ensure strict standards for security and privacy.
The WHERE Location API enables:
Location-based search
Provide pinpoint geographical accuracy for yellow page and business searches, without requiring users to report their current location. Works on any device.
Location-based marketing
Deliver geographically-targeted marketing campaigns via SMS, WAP, and IVR/Voice. Prompt consumers to visit the closest retail location, based on GPS accuracy.
Location-based people finding
Locate people who belong to your social network or organization, with opt-in permission and authorization rules.
Location-based content tagging
Tag text messages, photos, or video based on the user's current location.
Contest:
NAVTEQ. Nokia. WHERE.
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The WHERE™ iPhone application was included in the initial launch of the Apple App Store, and we are now including the iPhone as part of our Developer Program.
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WHERE recently launched on BlackBerry, and you'll need to make some modifications to your widget to have it display properly on BlackBerry devices.
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NAVTEQ announced at CTIA WIRELESS 2008 that 3 of the 4 winning applications were built on the WHERE platform. Congratulations to Mediated Spaces, HeyWhatsThat, and America's Emergency Network. Each received $10,000 in cash along with data licenses valued at $400,000. Watch the awards ceremony.
Also we're proud to announce the winners of our own Spring 2008 developer contest. The grand prize went to Mediated Space's Skymap widget. There were also three great runner ups: Mapicurious, DigOrDis, and VoiceMap.mobi.
