HK eTransport vs. Google Map, and just open up the bloody GIS data!!

There is a new transport app called HK eTransport (iTunes AppStore) for those who gets lost all the time.

And here is what it looks like on the app:



And here is what it looks like on Google Map:



Apparently, the difference of Google vs. your garden varieties GIS app is, they understand the concept of "ranking" better.

Okay, as a developer, I can understand that "HK eTransport" have put a fine job, but please, just open up your bloody GIS data for the pros to do it!!! The only thing Google Map missing is those mini-bus routes, and I bet it is the bureaucrats who are getting into the way.

Check out the NYC Big Apps 2.0. Are you listening?!!


Update: it looks Google Maps have all the HK minibus routes properly supported.

Smartone Vodafone Callguard 來電管家

I am pretty happy thatSmartone Vodafone has done a junk call filter, at the operator level.

While they charge you $15 HKD, I think it is a reasonable price for a simple peace-of-mind. I have yet to see what kind of filtering implementation they are doing.

Ideally, operators should do a "Google Voice" service, so you can report spam with Bayesian filtering.

Bravo, Smartone Vodafone.

Helo advertising

Interesting helo marketing campaign by ICBC.

I can understand a helo campaign at NYC or Santa Monica beach, but seriously, I don't think anyone can spot the banner without a telescope in HK.

Apple Store HK almost coming

The new Apple Store Hong Kong has the wall finished. Guess they will be opening soon?