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National Geographic Atlas: Now on the iPhone

Posted by Janelle Nanos on January 19, 2010
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We’ve never hidden our affection for the National Geographic MapMachine, the digital version of our best-selling Atlas. But after acknowleding its coolness in a past blog post, one commenter, Clint, noted that it would be an incredible tool to have on the iPhone. Well someone was listening to you Clint, as we’re proud to announce that the NG World Atlas is available on the iPhone and iPod Touch as of today.

The Atlas enables you to search the globe three ways: using the “antique” view, the classic ocean or political view, and the Satellite view which, working with Microsoft Bing mapping, enables you to zoom to street or backyard levels. The GPS functionality allows you to find your place with the map, and you can also use the built-in searchable index of over 6 million places to build customized maps with pins and photos.

The National Geographic World Atlas app can be purchased for $1.99, and right now is only available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. A more detailed list of features can be found here, and is available through the iTunes store here: http://tinyurl.com/worldatlas.

And you can still buy the big, glorious hardcover Atlas here.

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  1. Shailendra
    January 19, 2010, 11:40 pm

    Thanks a lot NG,
    This is another great application for iphone like many other, I am sure it will be very helpful for travelers too. Can any one please let me know when it will be available for other phones link N-97. Hotel Booking

  2. Travel Blogs
    January 20, 2010, 4:56 am

    Wow, love that!

  3. iVone
    January 24, 2010, 12:36 pm

    The NG maps are much nicer than the computer generated ones of Google or Bing. The App crashes often, though (this is also noted by other users on other forums). It definitely needs debugging. (And it would be nice if it were possible to turn off the Bing maps, so you stay within the NG maps.)

  4. Unlock iPhone
    January 29, 2010, 7:03 am

    This is a pretty good app, the gps feature would be very useful for tourists or travelers on the move. A really nice app for the a reasonable price.

  5. john stolz
    March 19, 2010, 7:09 am

    Nice app, except that you can’t view the maps off line, even though the NG site says you can.
    No real benefit over google maps really.

  6. nickjett
    June 1, 2010, 8:30 am

    Really cool app, just need to ge an iphone now

  7. nevada foreclosure help
    August 16, 2010, 10:28 am

    the mobile phone is a very good tool for explorers!!! and one can make so many things happen using this simple gadget!

  8. Chris Grim
    September 8, 2010, 7:44 pm

    I love useful apps like this! I found another one that works great for splitting expenses while traveling in large groups. http://www.mytripsplitter.com/
    I use it whenever I travel with friends now, takes all the stress out of figuring out who owes what.

  9. Michael burchfield
    October 12, 2010, 11:59 am

    I like this app but i found some errors concerning the Republic of Palau.(I worked there building a highway for 5 years).
    2.The capitol city is Koror (Melekeok is where the new capitol building is at (all by itself, only a small village there and most of the government dislike driving all the way up there so the president has the whole place to himself most of the time!
    3.The clothing industry died about 5-6 years ago when the Chinese managers all ran away with the money and left all the women seamstresse’s high and dry!
    thank you

  10. Book Air Tickets
    February 9, 2011, 4:27 am

    hi
    I have recently purchased new i phone. It is just amazing.
    Thanks for your post