commuters can use to record, plot, and broadcast details of their trip
and notify family and friends of any danger encountered on the road.
Developed by ABS-CBN's Digital Media Division and powered by
ABS-CBNnews.com, the "PasaHero" app is available on iOS devices and
can be downloaded from the iTunes store.
The app's "My Trip" feature employs GPRS to track a trip from start to
end using an Internet-map based system, record the device's current
location, and track the duration and distance of the trip.
Alerts and updates on a user's trip can also be shared through SMS and
social media.
Users can choose to "Begin" a trip that will require them to key in
relevant information about the trip, including the mode of
transportation, the vehicle's plate number and color, and a photo of
the vehicle. These details will then be posted on the users' Twitter
or Facebook accounts.
The app also has a "Panic" button that users can use when they
encounter any danger or feel threatened. If activated, the button
sends details of the user's exact location to a customized list of
emergency contacts.
The "Panic" button can also be used to record audio and video files on
the device when the passenger feels threatened.
After its first day of availability, "PasaHero" was already the number
one Utility App on Apple's App Store and placed number six on the
overall app charts in the Philippines.
The next update of "PasaHero," meanwhile, will include a feature that
can be used to contact relevant agencies for assistance.
"PasaHero," which has a download size of 19.7MB, requires iOS 6.0 or
later for compatibility. The app is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and
iPod touch, and is optimized for iPhone 5. The app will be available
on Android devices this December.
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