SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE
The Android version of the City of Sparks mobile app is now available for FREE download in the Android Market. The “Sparks, NV” mobile app for iPhone and Android smartphones, with the iPad version to be complete during the first quarter, provides information on restaurants, shopping and nightlife as well as the latest city news, weather, and the ability to check-in on social networking sites. Download the City of Sparks mobile app by visiting the Sparks website http://www.cityofsparks.us/visiting/mobile-app or by searching for “Sparks, NV” in both the iTunes App Store and in the Android Market.
With visitors, tourism and special events a priority for the city, the Sparks mobile app features include:
· Visiting Information: Restaurants and dining, shopping, places, family friendly venues, events, nightlife/bars, hotels/casinos
· Information on upcoming special events
· Around Me – Augmented reality using geo-tracking points of interest based on your current location and using the camera feature of your phone
· Sparks softball standings and tournament information
· Area map and weather
· Sparks news feed
· Citizen Requests to request city services or connect to your city government
· Facebook check-in and status posts, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube
· Contact the City of Sparks
