Category: Travel App

The American Airlines app for Android has been updated with several improvements and features in the latest update.  Through the app you can now make 500 mile upgrade purchases and enjoy a completely revamped My Account section in the app.  The update, version 4.1 for those keeping score at home, continues to have the ability to get your boarding passes on your device as well as easily track your AAdvantage frequent flyer status without having to touch a browser.

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The American Airlines app for Android has received a nice update today that brings support for Android Wear devices.  Now once you have viewed your boarding pass within the app on your phone, you will have it available on your watch for quicker boarding of your flight.  It’s one of the latest apps to support Android Wear and one that busy travelers who have Wear devices will likely find quite, erm, handy.  For those keeping score at home, the updated version is 4.0.1 and it is available now in the Google Play Store.

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The official Amtrak app for Windows Phone has receive a big update today, bringing the ability to view your eTickets and monthly reservations amongst other changes.  The update, version 2.2.0 for those keeping score at home, also brings the ability to purchase tickets right from within the app.  For those outside of the United States, Amtrak is our national rail service and while not nearly as comprehensive as those you would find in Europe, it is pretty good especially if you live in the densely populated East Coast.  Now you don’t have to always go to the Amtrak site while on the go with your Windows Phone.

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Nokia has pushed out a significant map update to their HERE maps app for both Android and Windows Phone.  The update does not effect the app already installed on your Windows Phone but instead is a map update which you do from within the app itself.  According to the Nokia HERE maps blog, the update is a global update to new countries, water features and public transportation maps.

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The Hilton HHonors app for Windows Phone has been updated and it now gives you the ability to select your room number right from within the app via an interactive map of the hotel property.  It is the latest update in what is arguably one of the best hotel apps available for Windows Phone.  The update is free and available now in the Windows Phone store.

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The British Airways app for Windows Phone has received a much needed and impressive update today.  The new app is available now in the Windows Phone Store and is free to download.  The update, version 2.4 for those keeping score, brings enhancements such as live tiles and check-in for your flight via the app.

The new user experience of the British Airways app is the most obvious and notable change.  It looks and feels much fresher than the previous release which was little more than a web app in a wrapper.  This new version looks and functions like a modern mobile app, bringing much better navigation and feel to the app.

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