5 Ways To Beat The Traffic Using StreetSmart

July 23rd, 2010

Good news! StreetSmart can now be accessed by a wider network of mobile phone users! Here are 5 ways you can view and share traffic reports using StreetSmart:

1. Android Devices – Download StreetSmart App for Android from Globe’s website for FREE (StreetSmart is a finalist in the ongoing Globe Challenge for Android).

2. Mobile Web for iPhone – Access http://streetsmart.numlock.com.ph on your iPhone’s web browser.

3. Mobile Web for iPad – Access http://streetsmart.numlock.com.ph on Mobile Safari for iPad.

4. Via Twitter – Tweet traffic reports via @StreetSmartApp mentions. We will retweet your traffic info to help fellow motorists and commuters beat the traffic.

5. StreetSmart App for iPhone (beta) – Join our beta testing team for StreetSmart app for iPhone. Get in touch with us via Twitter or email (streetsmart[at]numlock.com.ph).

Thank you to those who sent in their comments and suggestions. We look forward to implementing improved features on StreetSmart soon.

StreetSmart, Step-by-Step

July 21st, 2010


Thank you to all those who downloaded StreetSmart! You can now start sharing and viewing traffic information in Metro Manila using your Android phone, anytime, anywhere.

(We’d also like to give a shoutout of gratitude to those who sent in their feedback and suggestions. We are all taking your comments into consideration as we try to improve and add more features to StreetSmart. Thank you for helping us HELP YOU BEAT THE TRAFFIC in Metro Manila).

To get you acquainted with your new traffic app, we’ve outlined the following step-by-step guide:

Once launched, you can either view the comments accompanying submitted traffic reports by tapping on the pins or you can start submitting your own by tapping the “Report Traffic” button on the screen.

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Beat The Traffic. Be StreetSmart.

July 19th, 2010

Our Android app is among the finalists in Globe’s Challenge For Android! It’s called StreetSmart, the first user-contributed traffic app in the Philippines for commuters and motorists within Metro Manila. It’s currently available for download for FREE. (Also available for download directly to your mobile phone.) As part of the competition rules, the app can only be currently downloaded through devices that use valid Globe APNs – internet.globe.com.ph (Postpaid) and http.globe.com.ph (Prepaid).

So what’s in store for StreetSmart users?

- Ability to share traffic information in Metro Manila by tagging color-coded pins on a map and leaving comments
- Access to up-to-date traffic information in the metro shared by fellow StreetSmart users
- Access to Taxi/Cabs, MMDA, Police, Fire, and other emergency hotlines
- Ability to automatically share traffic information submitted to StreetSmart via Facebook, Twitter or SMS

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iTunes GC Giveaway Winner!

July 12th, 2010

We have a winner!

Congratulations to Carl Jerome Velasco! He wins a $25 iTunes GC from us.

Big thanks to all those who participated in and tweeted about our first giveaway! We appreciate your support as we continue to provide more mobile development updates, tips and links on our Facebook page. Again, our heartfelt thanks to you guys for joining!

Giveaway: Win an iTunes GC!

July 8th, 2010

We’re excited to announce our first giveaway: a chance to win an iTunes Gift Certificate worth US$25! Joining is simple and easy.

What do you need to do?

1. Like Numlock’s page on Facebook. This will earn you 1 (one) entry.
2. Tweet about the giveaway and tag it with “#NumlockPH” so we can track your tweet. This will earn you another entry for a total of 2 (two entries). Note: Tweeting without liking Numlock’s Facebook page does not count.

That’s it! We did say that joining was simple and easy.

The rules:

1. Only one Facebook “like” and one tweet allowed per person.
2. Giveaway starts now and ends July 11, 2010 at 12 midnight (+0800 GMT). [UPDATE: Due to popular demand, giveaway is extended until July 12,2010 at 12 noon (+0800 GMT)]
3. Winner will be chosen via random.org and will be announced the following day.
4. iTunes GC code will be sent via e-mail instead of the actual gift card.
5. iTunes GC is redeemable only by those who have U.S. iTunes store accounts.

Ready? Like and tweet away! (Good luck!)

*This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. You understand that you are providing your information to Numlock Solutions Co. and not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used for purposes of determining the winner of this giveaway.