Meridian

"Checking in" is so 2010. Isn’t it time location-based apps live up to their name, and allow you to navigate a place as well?

Meridian is the first mobile platform for accessing information and turn-by-turn directions for multiple locations. Today we're launching with the historic Powell's Books in Portland. Tomorrow, the world!

More info at meridianapps.com.

What Spot Now?

With What Spot Now’s live views and realtime updates, consumers can check out what’s happening at their favorite restaurants, bars, cafés, and coffee shops before they go, and get access to exclusive promotions.

Spotlight Mobile teamed up with Portland startup veteran Luke Sontag to create the technology behind this venture, which includes live in-app image updating, virtual coupon code “scratch-off”, rich web-based location management, and custom camera firmware.

Read more at www.whatspotnow.com.

American Museum of Natural History

One of the world's largest museums, its 1.6 million square feet contain exhibits which attract millions of visitors each year…and few can find their way around. Seeking a solution, the Museum turned to Spotlight Mobile and our Meridian Platform.

The app is the first of its kind and gives turn-by-turn directions to any location in the museum. It features real-time treasure hunts, tours, exhibit information, bookmarking, social navigation features and much more.

Barnes & Noble Bookstore

Our B&N Bookstore app puts the world's largest bookstore in your pocket. Search for products and stores, read reviews, and buy and reserve online.

We worked hard to design and build an app for B&N that felt unique, but also respected the native user interface of the iPhone. And we also spent a lot of time polishing the details and optimizing performance so that it feels slick and responsive even on older iPhones.

Read the official press release from B&N.