Briefly: Royalton iPad concierge service, Twitterrific 3.0.1
updated 05:25 pm EDT, Fri July 23, 2010
Twitterrific update adds new shortcuts
Morgans Hotel Group has announced that this fall it will be bringing a new iPad concierge service to guests at the Royalton in NYC, while The Iconfactory has updated its mobile Twitter client, Twitterrific, with several new shortcuts
Morgans Hotel Group is set to launch a virtual concierge program for all guests staying at the Royalton in New York City. The new program, which will be accessible via an iPad, will deliver content from "The List" destination guide, including selections relating to Fashion Week, the Armory Show, and other New York events. Guests will also be able to browse and order in-room dining options, arrange a car service, order event tickets, and more, all from within the application. An official launch date for the new concierge program has not been set, however Morgans Hotel Group has promised that it will be available before New York Fashion Week in September.
The Iconfactory has launched an update to its Twitter client, Twitterrific 3.0.1, in the App Store. The free application includes a variety of features for managing a single Twitter account, while a $5 in-app purchase removes timeline advertisements and allows users to manage multiple accounts. The latest version includes several new features including timeline shortcuts, link shortcuts, and timeline links. The new shortcuts allow users to tap, or tap and hold to perform a variety of actions, such as quickly sending a reply, viewing a user's profile, or accessing web links. The update also includes a variety of improvements and bug fixes that enhance overall usability.
