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WorldView by webcams.travel app review: watch worldwide webcams
Introduction
If you’re the kind of wandering spirit who simply doesn’t have the time or resources to travel the world then why not experience the next best thing by checking out WorldView by webcams.travel on your iPhone and iPad!
The best iPad apps for booking hotelsI really like the idea behind this app; however, I would like to start off by pointing out that there is some doubt surrounding whether or not there are actual live webcam feeds provided. I would recommend reading the Pros & Cons section below for a little more information on this.
Gain a New World View
WorldView by webcams.travel is a great little app that you can use to view webcams from all over the world, with lists of new, recently viewed, and featured webcams that you can easily add to your Favorites list for quick and easy future access.
The best iPad apps for long flightsIf there happens to be a specific location in the world that you’re looking for then you’ll be pleased to know that there is also an integrated search facility that you can use to find webcams in a matter of seconds.
Share Webcams via Social Media
There is also a very cool Random webcam feature so you’ll definitely want to check that out because you’ll never know if you’re going to end up at the Louvre or on the streets of London.
The best Sydney apps for iPhoneWhat’s more, you’ll find Wiki links and weather forecasts for the locations of each webcam, and you can also share your favorite webcams and screen captures with your friends and family online via Facebook, Twitter, and email.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- View webcams from all over the world
- Save your favorite webcams for quick and easy future access
- Browse a list of new, recently viewed, and featured webcams
- Use the integrated search facility to find webcams in a matter of seconds
- Use the Random webcam feature to surprise yourself
- Group your saved webcams to even better organization
- Synchronize your favorite webcams online via iCloud
- View webcam locations on a map
- Access Wiki links for information pertaining to chosen webcams
- View the current weather conditions for your chosen webcams
- Share webcams and screen captures with others online via Facebook, Twitter, and email
Cons
- Although I’m personally a little undecided, one user seems convinced that this app does little more than display still images: “Still pics like all the others. What a waste and joke.”
Final Words
WorldView by webcams.travel is a great idea for an iPhone and iPad app although I would definitely suggest running a few comparisons with comparable webcam tools before you download this one onto your iOS device.
MarkBangs
Mark is an opinionated writer who loves to review apps. In 2012, he started reviewing Apple apps on a regular basis and wonders how he survived up to that point without these apps.