2. StreetSmart Version 1.0 was released in the App Store on Sep. 1, 2010 with a 1.0 MB file size. What’s up with StreetSmart and the number 1 right? =)

StreetSmart is a traffic app for mobile devices (Android & iOS) powered by YOU, our users. Through StreetSmart, the ability to share traffic updates and be informed of traffic situations within Metro Manila on a real-time basis is in your hands.

Excited? Here’s a summary of what you can do with StreetSmart for iPhone:

1. Report

Send traffic updates by choosing traffic load (Heavy, Moderate or Light) and entering comments in the description field. The iPhone’s GPS will be able to detect your location; if your device has a compass it will also be able to automatically detect your direction.

The blue pin shows your current location and tracks your movement on Metro Manila’s map.

left: report traffic updates; right: view traffic map

2. Share on Facebook or Twitter

You can share StreetSmart traffic updates with your friends and family via Facebook or Twitter. If you enter your Facebook or Twitter credentials, your traffic update will be posted on your Facebook wall or Twitter timeline (aside from getting pinned on the StreetSmart map). Facebook-authorized updates are posted anonymously on StreetSmart’s Twitter timeline while Twitter-authorized traffic updates are posted on StreetSmart’s timeline with attribution to the Twitter handle of the user.

Of course, if no Facebook or Twitter credentials are entered, traffic updates are always posted on StreetSmart’s timeline and map anonymously.

how the traffic update is posted on your facebook wall

how the traffic report appears in your twitter timeline

how your update appears in streetsmart’s twitter timeline. attribution [e.g. "(via @filjedi)"] only appears if you enter your twitter credentials.

3. View Map

There are two ways to view traffic updates on the StreetSmart map. One is through the “Map” section in your iPhone (see image under 1. Report), the other is through mobile web via http://streetsmart.numlock.com.ph. The pins are color-coded according to traffic load. Traffic updates for the last hour are displayed on the map. Comments/description as well as time stamp appear when the pins are clicked or tapped.

4. Read Traffic Updates in List View

The Map View is great for getting a bird’s eye view of the traffic situation in Metro Manila but if you’re on the road and would like to see the individual comments for each traffic update, you may access and read them in List View instead of tapping the pins on the map one by one. The most recent 20 StreetSmart reports, traffic advisories and tweets are available in the List View.

left: traffic reports under “list” view; right: you may log out of facebook or twitter in the “about” section

5. Roadside Assistance

Easily access emergency hotlines (police & fire), government agencies hotlines (MMDA, LTO, LTFRB, Dept. of Public Order and Safety) as well as agencies responsible for vehicular crimes (PNP Anti-Carnapping, PNP Highway Patrol Group) using the Roadside Assistance that comes with the app. You also have access to battery & maintenance companies, taxi services in the metro, operator assistance and towing companies. Contacting the hotlines is easy: just tap on the particular item in Roadside Assistance to start dialing.

If there are other emergency and useful roadside assistance hotlines that we may have missed, let us know by sending us an email at streetsmart@numlock.com.ph. StreetSmart is a community-driven app for the benefit of Metro Manila commuters and motorists. Listings (provided they are legit, useful to commuters & motorists and not used to advertise companies or services in any way) can be included in the app for FREE.

We owe a big chunk of StreetSmart’s first release to the selfless contributions of those who volunteered to beta test StreetSmart for iPhone. Again, A BIG, heartfelt THANKS from us at Team Numlock! You guys ROCK!

As always, your feedback is important to us. For comments and suggestions, rants or raves, send us an email at streetsmart@numlock.com.ph.

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*StreetSmart is the Winner in Globe Challenge for Android, 2010 (Messaging & Communications)
*The StreetSmart map can also be viewed on the web by accessing http://streetsmart.numlock.com.ph on your browser. The real-time traffic updates are available on StreetSmart’s Twitter timeline via http://twitter.com/streetsmartapp.
*Download StreetSmart for Android at Globe’s website for FREE.

1. Use it as a digital photo frame

You can select photos from your iPhone’s photo library to create a digital photo frame that would play in a loop. Simply access the “Add” images button by tapping the “Photos” icon in the bottom right corner of the app twice. Add the images that you would like to be displayed and tap the “Play” button to start showing your beautiful pictures. Images can be displayed in portrait or landscape mode.

2. Use it to create a music playlist

DeskWhiz can help you create a music playlist by letting you choose songs from your phone’s music library. The songs will be played in the order that you choose and in a loop. Tap the “Music” icon in the lower middle portion of the app twice to select songs. Tap the “Play” button to start playing your music playlist.

3. Use it as a desk clock

To use DeskWhiz as a desk clock, tap the “Clock” icon at the lower left portion of the app once. Date and time will be displayed. Tap anywhere on the screen to hide the clock display. Photos and music can be simultaneously played while the clock is on display but users have the option to have one static photo displayed and no music played in the app.

DeskWhiz is best used with an iPhone/iPod touch stand or dock. Enjoy!

DeskWhiz is available in the App store for $0.99.

Good news! StreetSmart is the winner in the Globe Challenge for Android: Messaging and Communications Category!

To those who downloaded StreetSmart for Android and sent traffic updates through Twitter, we share this recognition with you. A big THANK YOU from us at Team Numlock!

To those who beta tested StreetSmart for iPhone and sent in their comments and suggestions, you guys deserve a special and heartfelt THANKS from us! The amount of feedback on how we can improve StreetSmart app has just been overwhelming. Again, a big, big THANK YOU.

Even though the competition’s over, there are lots of things to look forward to in StreetSmart: an update for Android, a public release for iPhone and a few enhancements that will hopefully make your StreetSmart app user experience more intuitive.

In the meantime, let us all continue to help fellow Metro Manila commuters & motorists beat the traffic and be streetsmart.

Thank you Globe Labs for this award!