TRIPADVISOR GOES NATIVE WITH NEW MOBILE APP FOR iPHONE AND ANDROID

TripAdvisor has announced the launch of its native app for iPhone and Android users that is expected to provide enhanced and faster user experience. It will also provide

Access to the site’s new Hotel Price Comparison (metasearch), enabling travelers to easily compare booking options at a glance with up-to-the minute hotel prices and availability

A dynamic maps functionality that populates accommodations, attractions or restaurants in real-time, giving travelers the option to browse and seamlessly toggle between a list function and a synchronized map view

TripAdvisor also released a newly designed tablet app exclusively for the iPad, integrating metasearch and dynamic maps functionality as well as a finger-friendly touch interface with inspirational travel planning features, including:
High-resolution photos, now ideally displayed in portrait mode
The ability to see everything surrounding a specific point of interest
New city pages to explore all the best things to do

With more than one-third of our traffic coming to TripAdvisor from a tablet or smartphone device, we are constantly working to improve our mobile offerings to build the most engaging and enjoyable experience for our users.Travel is an inherently on-the-go experience, and we want people to get the most out of our resources on any device, anywhere.” said Adam Medros, Vice President of Global Product for TripAdvisor.

TripAdvisor now has nearly 80 million average monthly mobile visitors. With more than 50 million downloads to date, the TripAdvisor mobile app has already helped millions of travelers plan and have the perfect trip. The free apps are available in 20 languages. The app is now available for download at the iTunes App Store or Google Play.