Bus Checker has been released for Windows Phone. Already available on competitor platforms, the app is popular with those who either rely on or frequently use public transport in the UK. Bus Checker (available as both a London and UK version) enables users check real time information for 300,000 bus stops across the country.
It's a handy solution for those who struggle to either keep up-to-date with bus timetables, are located in an unfamiliar location or find themselves in a struggle to catch a particular route. As well as functionality to achieve the above, Bus Checker also provides a comprehensive, searchable list of local routes, which can be loaded on the app. It's useful should you need to know when a particular bus is set to arrive.
Some other features:
- Live bus arrivals
- Real-time map of nearest bus stops
- Comprehensive route maps
- Wakes you up when you get to your stop
- Diversions/closures/cancellations
- Store your favourite stops
An interesting feature many will make use of is the alarm clock, which alerts the user when their set destination is reached. Much like what we've seen in the past with Travelnapp by Mendzapp, it'll serve as a life saver should you be on a journey home after a night out. Bus Checker also updates with diversions, closures and cancellations, which is particularly useful in severe weather - in the UK it generally takes 1mm of rain to halt the entire transport system.
As well as the app launching for the Windows Phone platform, the company behind Bus Checker has unveiled a competition where an entire year's worth of free London bus travel is on the cards for those who 'like' the Bus Checker Facebook page. Pretty handy, particularly with fare increases that are hitting passengers who make use of public systems in London.
You can download London Bus Checker (£1.99) and UK Bus Checker (£2.49) from the Windows Phone 8 Store. Be sure to also head on over to the official Facebook page and 'like' it (as well as sharing the announcement post) for a chance to win year's worth of free London bus travel.
Razer Enki X review: A $299 all-day gaming chair for the rest of us
If you want a computer chair that straddles the line between all-day comfort and gaming, Razer's new Enki series has you covered. Designed by an aviation design specialist focusing on comfort for pilots, this chair impressed us big time. Here's our full review and why you should consider the $300 Enki X.
Razer Zephyr $99 N95 smart mask ever sells out in minutes
Razer announced availability for the Zephyr facemask today. It features N95 filters with two-way protection, customizable RGB lighting, and a transparent front. The big news, however, is that it has a $99.99 price tag.
Windows 10 November 2021 Update is official, and it's coming soon
Microsoft has today announced that the next Windows 10 feature update, officially known as the November 2021 Update, will begin rolling out next month and that the final build is available now for testing in the Windows Insider Release Preview channel and via ISOs.
These apps help you customize the look of Windows 11
Windows 11 has a new look, including a new Start menu and redesigned Taskbar. If you don't like the look of Windows 11, you can customize it with these apps.