Posts Tagged speed trap
Understanding Trap Types & Confidence Levels with Trapster for the Palm Pre
Trapster is now available for the Palm Pre on the WebOS mobile operating system! We are excited to announce exclusive Trap Type Icons for the Pre, and put together a quick run through of what they mean for our new users.
Part of getting the most out of Trapster is understanding the different trap types and confidence levels that we use on the web and in the mobile applications. We’ve created a system that uses various icons and colors to denote different trap types, ie. red light cameras, and their associated user confidence level, so that you can visually add and identify the right traps. Given that Trapster’s application is only as good as the data that our community members (that’s you) provide us, we think its important to dissect all the different trap types. At the end of the day we want you to feel confident that you’re adding the right trap to the right location, or getting the most accurate speed trap notifications. Read the rest of this entry »
Trapster Videos from Our Users
Posted by Sean in Traps, Trapster Life, iPhone on August 28th, 2009
Ahh the open road. It’s fun to get in your car and cruise. But it’s never fun to get a ticket. You might not even noticed you were speeding, or that you happen to drift over the little road reflectors that designate your lane, I like calling this “reading braille”. But there are forces out patrolling the streets looking for these mistakes. Read the rest of this entry »
Good Vibes From Trapster Users
Posted by Stefanie in Support, Trapster Life on August 4th, 2009
We hear amazing Trapster stories from our users all the time. From turning Trapster on for the first time and getting accurate trap reports to being saved from a speeding ticket.
Here at the office we can’t help but grin from ear to ear when we hear these stories. It’s exciting to see Trapster, something we work so hard on, being loved and utilized by so many users. It’s so exciting actually, that we wanted to share some of those amazing stories and shout-outs.
Twoted it!
Most of our of great user stories come to us in 140 characters or less, also known as Twitter. The tweets are endless and abundant and we LOVE it! Here are a few of our favorites.
johannchiang Mobile speed gun. Half min later, a dude got pulled over, who was apparently not using @Trapster. http://flic.kr/p/6KpfT5 
copland007 Just got my first few @trapster push alerts for my morning commute over the past few days, excellent! Job well done!!
johnbillingsley This Trapster on my BB Storm is the coolest app for road trips extremely accurate! Read the rest of this entry »
Quick Testdrive: Trapster on 2 Nokia Devices
Nokia mobile phones are the number one used mobile phone worldwide, they sold 468 million phones last year and still own 41.2 percent of the smartphone market. Just astonishing! And who can forget Nokia’s impact on the mobile phone market? I know I had an old school chunky 5100 or something.
Trapster has been available to download on Nokia devices since the May 2009 launch of the OVI Store. I was able to use Trapster on the Nokia N95 and the Nokia 5800. Below I have gone over a few key features Read the rest of this entry »
iPhone “My Trips” Contest Entries (so far)
Posted by Stefanie in Events, Trapster Life, iPhone on July 29th, 2009
Did you know Trapster is giving away two 12.1MP Canon PowerShot cameras to two lucky winners? All you have to do is use Trapster’s My Trips feature on your iPhone and record a road trip for everyone to follow. Of course, don’t forget to take pictures and log trip points along the way so we can join in on the adventure! Here’s an example from your very own Trapster Team! Read the rest of this entry »
The Best of Trapster’s Blog (So Far) Take Two
Posted by Stefanie in How-to, News, Trapster Life on July 24th, 2009
It’s that time again! Time to recap some of the great things we have posted in the last two months. So much information gets passed on a daily basis that it’s hard to catch everything. But no worries! We are here to help.
We have broken down the recap into three categories. The best How-To’s, Trapster News, and Trapster Life.
If you have any suggestions or comments, as always, we would love to hear them.
The Best “How-To’s”
Here at Trapster we are working hard to bring you the latest and greatest. But we understand with so many new or updated features, it’s important to explain them. Check out our most recent “How To’s”:
3 Fantastic Trapster Features for Android
With exclusive features like the Trapmap compass and our virtual radar paired with display options such as satellite view & traffic view, it might be time to turn in your cool shiny smart phone and grab one of the new devices sporting the open source OS of the future: Android.
What Are All Those Buttons?! Customize Trapster on Your iPhone
A detailed post about all the different settings available in Trapster on the iPhone.
The Difference Between Red Light Cameras & Traffic Cameras
Having trouble determining if that is a red light camera or just your typical traffic camera? With all the different models of cameras, it is hard to be sure what is what. So here are some examples.
How-To Get Driving Directions With Speed Trap Locations
A quick video tutorial on how to get driving directions on Trapster.com.
The Best in Trapster News
Someone let down the balloon net and throw up some confetti because Trapster had some amazing things happen these past few weeks. Let’s take a look:
Trapster is Movin On Up the Top Free Apps on Apple iTunes
That’s right, Trapster is movin on up the list of most downloaded free applications available through Apple iTunes.
Trapster Reaches 1 Million Users!
July 20th holds a special place in the history of our planet, this was the date Neil Armstrong took the first steps on the moon. Now that might seem like a huge landmark in history, but we have some even bigger news: Trapster has reached 1 million users! Woot! Woot!
3.0.1 iPhone Update: Push Notification and More
Trapster’s 3.0.1 update is available now. The update not only includes Push Notification, but also added was an easier rating systems and a page that shows the recently reported traps in your area.
Trapster Named Time.com Top 10 App
In all the chaos, we’ve received some really nice attention and recognition from the press and blogosphere for our efforts. Not to toot our own horn but we are proud to be in this top ten.
The Best in Trapster Life
Heading out on the open road this summer? In need of a new digital camera? How about enjoying a fabulous glass of wine with the Trapster Team? We have you covered!
Win a Canon PowerShot When You Use “My Trips” on Your iPhone
Share your trip with everyone using Trapster’s My Trips feature on your iPhone and you could win a free 12.1 Megapixel Canon PowerShot camera.
Trapster Tweetup – Come Meet the Team!
Pete, Jay, Stef, and Sean are excited to meet our users, answer Q’s, listen to feedback, & share news. Happy hour specials until 7pm. Come hang with the team!
Meetup with Shawne Merriman #LightsOut56
SDTweetup hosted a social media event featuring San Diego Charger Shawne Merriman in downtown San Diego and we were the drink sponsor.
Don’t forget, if you have an idea for a blog posts or suggestions, send them our way.
Trapster Reaches 1 Million Users!
Posted by Sean in News, Trapster Life on July 21st, 2009
July 20th holds a special place in the history of our planet, this was the date Neil Armstrong took the first steps on the moon. Now that might seem like a huge landmark in history, but we have some even bigger news:
Trapster has reached 1 million users!
A million users out there reporting speed traps and racking up karma points. A big special thank you to everyone in the Trapster community! We could not be happier, and we are just starting. So keep on reporting those traps and spreading the word about Trapster.
Hmm, I wonder how fast we can get to 2 million users? Make sure to let your friends know about Read the rest of this entry »
Win a Canon PowerShot When You Use “My Trips” on Your iPhone
Posted by Stefanie in Events, Trapster Life, iPhone on July 13th, 2009
Heading out on the open road this summer? Visiting family, friends, or even just site seeing? I don’t know about you, but I’ve been itching to visit the World’s Largest Ball of Twine in Cawker City, Kansas. Either way, we want to go along for the ride! Share your trip with everyone using Trapster’s My Trips feature and you could win a free Canon PowerShot camera.
We will select two lucky Trapster users who share the coolest, funnest, most interesting trip using Trapster’s My Trips on their iPhone. With My Trips you can add trip points, upload photos, and share your adventure with family and friends in real time. Extra bonus points for sharing your trip on Twitter and/or Facebook. Read the rest of this entry »
