Use your iPhone in any country
March 14th, 2010 | Published in Mobile Apps, Mobile Devices, Tips | 2 Comments
For the longest time I’ve been ranting and raving about not been able to use my iPhone when I travel. Apparently that is about to change. In my quest for using my iPhone overseas I discovered a few useful tips that can help me along my trip. Here’s how to prepare an iPhone for an overseas trip:
Step 1: Jailbreak it!
Yup. Jalibreak it. It is not illegal to jailbreak your iPhone and it will pay off if you want to use it in another country. Many publications actually recommend Jailbreaking the iPhone. Just follow the instructions on this website and you’ll be good to go in no time.
Step 2: Get yourself a Global Pre-Paid SIM Card
There are many options to choose from depending on the country you live in. But you want to make sure whatever plan you choose will have at least FREE unlimited incoming calls and GPRS data available (3G network), also make sure is a Pre-paid SIM Card
This company (GO-SIM) for example has a travel plan for €27.60. In Germany T-Mobile offers a plan called “Smart Traveler” with quite a decent offer.
Step 3: Get some travel apps
Here a few of my favorite apps to use when traveling:
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DB Navigator: Let’s you check out the train schedules of the Deutsche Bahn at any time. Useful even without WiFi network. |
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Tripwolf: This app currently has a free and a paid version. It downloads a city guide to your iPhone (for just about any city) that you can browse without having to be connected to a network. On the paid version you can get additional info. If you are connected to a network, you can get pictures with each review. |
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Qype: International community with recommendations on Restaurants and Bars. Since is international, once you are connected with your Sim Card, you’ll be good to go. |
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Lonley Planet Travel Guide: Travel guide for any city with recommendations from other users. |
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Sit or Squat: is an app that helps you locate the nearest toilet. With your 3G network activated you’ll be able to use it in any country. |
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Lufthansa Launcher: If you are traveling with Lufthansa, this app will help you book flights, check in, check timetables and check the flight status. |
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Wikitude: This is an augmented reality app. It will inform you about places by using Wikipedia and other sources. Please note this app only works with the iPhone 3Gs |
March 14th, 2010 at 6:28 PM (#)
Thanks for the tips!
Don’t forget to pack these handy applications:
- XE Currency converter
- Lastminute.com has some language apps with standard phrases that could be handy, no connection needed.
- Hotel by NibiruTech Ltd: geo-locates you and shows the nearby hotels
- EveryTrail GlobalMotion Media Inc.
- GeoPedia, Trivialware
For Paris
- Métro Paris (paid but if you stay for longer or visit often it’s a good investment)
- GoVelib (for the public bikes it shows you free bikes near by or free places to bring them back)
- ParisBouge : application to indicate restaurants, bars etc nearby
just my 2 cents (:
March 14th, 2010 at 7:14 PM (#)
Thank you Mata. We will take it consideration.