Archive for category How-to
5 Overlooked Features of Trapster for iPhone
Posted by Sean P. Farrell in How-to, iPhone on September 7th, 2010
Did you know that you can hide all the tabs on Trapster? Did you know that you can get directions to your Caravan buddie’s exact GPS location? What about making the app display all the Starbucks locations around you? This is like learning there is a secret menu at your favorite restaurant! Lets dig into the overlooked features of Trapster’s iPhone app. Read the rest of this entry »
3 Great Features of Trapster.com
Posted by Sean P. Farrell in How-to on September 3rd, 2010
Trapster is mostly used as a mobile application, but we want to make sure you are aware of the great features of our website. Did you know you can set up Trusted Groups, report Traps via our 1-800 Tip Line, and send Private Messages to other Trapster users? Lets explore these great features.
Trusted Groups
The Trusted Groups feature allows local, national, or world-wide organizations to collaborate and create private speed trap sharing groups.
Only the members of your group will see the traps you report. Examples of such groups: Read the rest of this entry »
Trapster Moderator Spotlight: xEmTx & Stlouisx50
Posted by Stefanie in How-to, Trapster Life on August 6th, 2010
I was so excited about our moderator spotlight last week that I couldn’t help but write another one for this week. These spotlights give you an insight into the lives of our moderators and all their hard work and dedication to Trapster. In their own words you will learn a little about our army of volunteers and why they LOVE Trapster so much that they spend hours upon hours of their free time graciously helping us.
Our two spolighted moderators have been given an array of questions to get their juices flowing but have free reign to tell their story. So let’s get started! Read the rest of this entry »
Trapster Moderator Spotlight: Zergdog & Mike2kt
Posted by Stefanie in How-to, Trapster Life on July 29th, 2010
Welcome to the first of what I hope many, moderator spotlights. Each month I will highlight four or five of our Trapster moderators. In their own words you will learn a little about our army of volunteers and why they LOVE Trapster so much that they spend hours upon hours of their free time graciously helping us. They have been given an array of questions to get their juices flowing but have free rein to tell their story. So let’s get started! Read the rest of this entry »
Trapster Now Runs in the Backgound – iOS 4
Trapster 4.3 for the iPhone was released today on the app store. Some cool tidbits about Trapster, we were the first free app to use the background navigation API for iOS 4 and to top off today’s awesome release Trapster will hit 6.5 million users by the end of the day. BIG thanks to all our users, we couldn’t do it with out you!
This short tutorial of Trapster 4.3 running on the new iOS 4 below covers how to close Trapster completely, how to run Trapster in the background, why voting often is good, and new controls in the setting menu.
The Trapster team is always here to help. If you need technical assistance please visit our support page: http://getsatisfaction.com/trapster
Top 7 Trapster User Blunders
Okay, we love you guys to pieces but be honest, how many of you can say they’ve reported a live police trap in the water? Or tested out the road hazard traps by placing one on top of the other in the same exact location until there was a pile so big Mt. Helen looked like a hill? Oh yes, and how about going around voting YES on every Live Police alert you receive just to make sure those police traps are noticed. Like I said we love you, we really do, but for the love of Trapster!!!
What I don’t think most Trapster users realize is that we review, research, and spend great pains and time going over all the data users, like yourself, enter. We want it to be accurate for everyone. Even you multiple trap reporters. We see them and want you to know we see them. In turn, maybe you’ll help us here at Trapster headquarters and make our life a little easier… maybe… if you like us that is. Don’t worry though you don’t have to like Sean. You can just like me. I won’t tell.
Counting down… Read the rest of this entry »
Trapster 4.2 Released for iPhone
Posted by Sean P. Farrell in How-to, iPhone on June 2nd, 2010
Trapster 4.2 is now available for our iPhone users. This version has an updated U.I., automatic landscape view, and the ability to hide tool bar and report button. Lets take a look at everything new in Trapster 4.2 for the iPhone. Read the rest of this entry »
Trapster’s Safety Tips for the Holiday Weekend
If you plan to take to the road this weekend for some holiday travel, don’t forget to use Trapster. With more Americans saying they will travel during the Memorial Day weekend than last year, according to AAA’s recent national survey, the risk of accidents and costly tickets will rise dramatically, making Trapster, the world’s most downloaded driving related app, a virtual necessity.
Here are some of Trapster’s safety tips for the weekend: Read the rest of this entry »
Just Released Trapster 1.6 for Android, with Patrol!
Posted by Sean P. Farrell in Android, How-to, News on March 30th, 2010
Today Trapster version 1.6 was released for all you Android users! Make sure you update your android so you can check out the latest new feature, Patrol. Read the rest of this entry »
Trapster Version 4.0.2 adds Badges, Filter Alerts, and More
Posted by Sean P. Farrell in How-to, iPhone on March 12th, 2010
Last week Trapster released a new version for the iPhone, which includes some added features to keep you safe and alert on the road. New “Moderator Approved” badges will appear on verified traps, and the new “gears” tab on the right of your trapmap will quickly take you to the “Filter Alerts” page. Lets get a quick look at how these new features work. Read the rest of this entry »
