Frommer's guides to be launched on smartphones

Travellers who make regular use of advancements in technology could soon be able to access content from travel guide specialist Frommer's on the iPhone and iTouch, according to reports.

The company is set to begin offering guides to New York, San Francisco, Paris and London, Travolution reports.

Designed to work offline, the travel guides will include information on restaurants, hotels and services, as well as maps and links to useful websites.

S Mark Williams, the founder of Modality, the technology firm working with Frommer's on the project, said that the ever-increasing functionality of devices such as the iPhone is enriching the travel experience for the public.

Larry Olson of Wiley, the company that operates the Frommer's brand, said: "There's no doubt technology is changing the way we travel, and by partnering with Modality to bring Frommer's to the iPhone, we are positioning our content to appeal to the most savvy pleasure- and adventure-seekers in the marketplace."

Another advantage of owning digital devices that offer web access is the ability to use sites such as Just the Flight Mobile, which allows customers to book flights, read destination guides and get travel news updates.

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