UpNext is a new application from the iTunes store that you may be familiar with if you caught a glimpse of last week’s Sunny Side Up Meeting in London (If you missed the whole thing catch it here). It’s an application that is sure to revolutionize how cities are experienced.
So, what makes this so different from the existing “Maps” application?
Well, if you throw in a dose of Maps, a hint of Grand Theft Auto, a pinch of Yellow Pages and a dash of TFL journey planner (A dash will do, anymore and the app will strike) then you’re close.
On activation, the software will lock on to your location and render a 3D representation of the city that surrounds you. The 3D image is completely interactive, allowing the user to travel and explore the virtual city provided. The level of interaction allows users to tap on a building/location of interest and extract information on the point of interest i.e. the user (commercial) of the building, contact information etc. UpNext is also interactive past street level, displaying the tube lines below, so you’ll never be lost again! It can be daunting and often frustrating being lost in an unfamiliar city, which can spoil the experience at times. Now a solution is here.
Availability of the application at this current time is limited to the US with other cities in the pipeline. It is rare to find an app that is totally unique and relevant to the real world whilst offering genuine longevity and this is surely going to be a cracker. UpNext is not only available for the iPhone and iPod Touch but you can also experience it fully via your web-browser!
A to Z? Nah, more like 3 to D.
Lets cross our fingers (and toes) in the hope that the London edition is UpNext 
Check-in to the Tiny Chat Hotel
TinyChat has created a fresh, new idea in offering disposable, private chat-rooms, completely free of charge. The service is simple, straightforward and uber-convenient to use, there is no sign up and once you’re finished with the room you leave, just like a hotel minus the irritating checking-out process of course.
So how does it work? Well, you simply visit the site, submit the name that you wish the chat room to be called, create a preferred nickname and then post the link to those you wish to talk to. The chat rooms feature a web cam option for video conferencing, allowing up to 5 people to talk simultaneously using both audio and video. Another useful characteristic is the option to share files with other users whilst inside the chat room via a simple “share files” tab.
What’s in it for the owners? Although TinyChat offers the above as part of its free service, there is also the option to upgrade to a “Pro” account for $14.95 a month, this gives you:
• Ultimate privacy with password protection.
• 5 rooms that you name and save.
• HQ upgraded video (2X free resolution)
So, whenever you want to converse away from the hustle, bustle and super pokes of a crowded social media space, yet want to take a select few with you, TinyChat is right up your cyber street!