LocalScope, a social data and search-engine powered GPS + Navigation app, gets the "App of the Week" spot in Australia and New Zealand. The app also lands a coveted space in Apple's "College Bound" apps for college students section.

Wilmington, DE -- (SBWire) -- 03/28/2011 -- Australians and New Zealanders have taken a shining to a new local navigation app called LocalScope, and they aren't the only ones.

Apple seems to agree. The app got the "App of the Week" spot in both countries, and the developers (Cynapse, based out of Mumbai) couldn't be more thrilled. It's the icing on the cake after months spent perfecting their creation.

LocalScope puts an intuitive twist on GPS, pulling search results together to give users a handy overview of what's available right next door. With a few swipes and flicks, you can use Google, Bing, Foursquare, and Twitter results to find restaurants, gas stations, hotels, gyms, and everything else in your local area.

College students who have just moved to a new town are likely to get a lot of use out of LocalScope. Those first few months can be a bit disorienting. It's nice to have a crisp and clean picture of where everything is, especially when you're in an unfamiliar place.

If you get a late night ice cream craving, and you have no idea where to get some, just whip out the app. LocalScope is now a part of Apple's "College Bound" collection in the App Store.

LocalScope is also in the "New And Noteworthy" section of the App Store in over 40 countries and the "What's Hot" section in 30 countries. With heartwarming comments like the following, it's no wonder why.

"This is probably the most used app on my iPhone, nice user interface, has every bit if info needed + more!"

Cynapse wants to thank LocalScope's users and Apple for all the support they've gotten recently. This achievement wouldn't be possible without it. They're excited to keep improving upon their next generation GPS + Navigation app, and there will be many more updates to come.

Device requirements:
* Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* 4.3 MB

Pricing and availability:
Localscope is available for US $1.99 (or equivalent amount in other currencies) exclusively on the App Store in the Navigation category. If you're interested in reviewing Localscope we'll gladly provide a promo code on request.

The app is available for download at: j.mp/localscope
Localscope On The Grid: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewRoom?fcId=387730022&id=25204&mt=8
Product page: http://www.cynapse.com/localscope
Screencast: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUn59g3gWy0
Press kit: http://www.cynapse.com/sites/default/files/Press%20Kit.zip

About Cynapse
Cynapse invents technology that evolves the way people communicate, collaborate, and share information among themselves. Cynapse is the creator of open source Enterprise 2.0 software Cyn.in and provider of the realtime collaboration software Sync.in. Over 10,000 businesses and institutions and millions of users across the world benefit using Cynapse technology.