Transit NowThe story so far.
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V1
Initial launch in a time where few had smartphones
In an era of the first version Android OS (1.6), Transit Now Toronto (TNT) was initially released as a SMS-only app that worked with the local Toronto TTC agency. It was one of the first few apps dedicated to the TTC on the Google Play store at the time.
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Introducing real-time predictions
As cellular data plans become more popular, the demand for real-time predictions forced TNT to abandon SMS predictions as its primary method of retrieving predictions.
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Holo design and special features
TNT became the first Android app to offer alarm notifications (with voice countdown) and destination arrival predictions, which made the app unique amongst other carbon-copy transit apps. This release incorporated a major design overhaul with Holo Design (Android 3.0). The app also received notable mentions from Toronto Star, Mobile Syrup, and BlogTO for its innovation and ease of use.
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Android Wear release and beginning of rewrite
This event marked the release of the Android Wear native app which ignited the new phone app's construction from scratch. The new app would take advantage of the new features in Android 6, such as Material Design.
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V2
A brand new Transit Now launched
Transit Now Toronto officially became "Transit Now" and passed its beta testing phase. It had earned "featured" status in Google Play. It operates in many cities supported by Nextbus.
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iOS app released!
With the partnership of Maciej, a local Toronto TTC and iOS advocate, Transit Now goes live on iOS.
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A pause on iOS
The iOS developer left the country, and the iOS app stopped getting updates. Transit Now carried on for Android.
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V3
Transit Now V3, rebuilt from the ground up for iPhone
Transit Now is back on iPhone, rebuilt from scratch for the TTC. Your nearby stops are there the moment it opens, with countdowns to the second, your bus on the lock screen, a voice countdown, and Bike Share Toronto built in.
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Free on Android and iPhone.
