Great apps are what make smartphones such a great accessory on the road. They can save you when you change your plans on a whim or make it easy to get the best meal in town. On this page we explain the basics about some key travel features (below), and we also review specific apps.

• Mapping and Navigation
• Hotel Finders
• Airfare Comparison and Booking
• Review Apps
• Mobile Guidebooks
• Enhanced Reality

Some apps are developed for a specific platform, like iPhone’s iOS, Google’s Android, or BlackBerry, while other apps work across all of the main platforms. Some of our app articles and reviews cover the main platforms, while others are focused on iOS and Android. We apologize for any confusion this may cause, but the app world is still very new and maturing, and we are doing our best to bring you the latest travel app information for as many platforms as possible.