Maybe the underwhelming response to Verizon Wireless’ iPhone launch means the release of mobile apps with local ties has gone unnoticed, too? Last summer, the Farmshed CNY app put a free comprehensive directory of CNY’s organic, sustainable and direct-market farms at iPhone users’ fingertips, and even released an update to the app in November. (2 hours ago)
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The article highlights:
- The lukewarm response to Verizon’s iPhone offering by consumers.
- That this has lead to virtual ignoring of mobile apps created by local New York groups.
- That the latest app involves creation of a free business directory by the Downtown Committee.
- That it will be released March 24.