Personal locator devices and service provider Location Based Technologies, says that its PocketFinder service has been downloaded more
than 10,000 times since its debut as an Apple iPhone and Google Android
smartphone application two months ago.
The software allows users to access real-time location, zones, speed alerts, and travel history on their smartphones. It can be used to locate friends or family and costs $4.95 a month.
PocketFinder will also be available for BlackBerry and Windows Mobile devices soon.
The service also allows smartphone users to integrate with the
PocketFinder products. PocketFinder and PetFinder devices use
advanced technology to help families stay connected, and as the
smallest known single-board GSM/GPS devices, they easily fit into a
pocket, purse or backpack and can be accessed via the Internet, cell
phone or landline to show their exact location in real time.
Media portal www.iappcat.com named
the mobile PocketFinder services as the best iPhone personal locator.
Also, www.gisuser.com awarded the PocketFinder service the Google G1
Android application App of The Day.