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Developer's Notes: Mapzen POI Collector is the No. 1 iPhone app that lets you add places of interest to OpenStreetMap - the revolutionary community project whose mission is to create the world's most detailed, most up- to- date map. Mapzen POI Collector makes taking part in OpenStreetMap easier and more fun than ever before.
- Add shops, restaurants, public buildings, amenities, tourist spots and more to OpenStreetMap - Record important information like addresses, opening hours and telephone numbers - Update and correct information about existing places of interest - Keep track of your POI collection over time - Step by step tutorials at http://cloudmade.com/products/mapzen-poi-collector/tutorials/1 help you make the most of Mapzen POI Collector - Be part of the OpenStreetMap revolution - the world's largest, open, online mapping community – it’s Your Map so make sure you make the most of it
To get started with Mapzen POI Collector, you will need an OpenStreetMap account. You can set this up in seconds from within Mapzen POI Collector. There is a full guide to getting started on our comprehensive help pages: http://cloudmade.com/products/mapzen-poi-collector/faq
WHO SHOULD USE MAPZEN POI COLLECTOR?
Mapzen POI Collector is the perfect tool for anyone interested in creating maps for OpenStreetMap.
- Novice and new mappers will master the application's intuitive menus in no time - Expert mappers will find the comprehensive list of places of interest - perfect for their next mapping adventure
ABOUT OPENSTREETMAP
OpenStreetMap is an online community of over 250,000 people who are making a free map of the world. Every day in countries all around the world, people just like you are walking, cycling, driving, running and sailing the roads, trails, paths and rivers of the world, making a map for anyone to use and share. Find out more about OpenStreetMap on the project's wiki, here: http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Main_Page
TRY THE MAPZEN WEB EDITOR
Users of Mapzen POI Collector will love Mapzen on the web.
- Map more than just POIs - add roads, paths, trails, buildings, rivers, natural features and much more - Connect with mappers in your area - share tips, tricks and techniques with other local Mapzen users - Easy to learn, intuitive user interface will get you mapping in no time
Find out more: http://mapzen.cloudmade.com
USING OPENSTREETMAP MAPS
When you use Mapzen POI Collector, you are joining a community of map makers around the world who are creating the world's most diverse map. The maps you help create are used in all kinds of different ways, including a huge number of popular iPhone applications.
HOW MAPZEN POI COLLECTOR USES YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
When permitted to do so by the user, Mapzen POI Collector uses location information provided by the iPhone to determine the location of the user.
When you use Mapzen POI Collector for the first time you will be asked to login to your OpenStreetMap account or create a new account. When you login or create a new account we will send your username, password and email address to the OpenStreetMap website (http://openstreetmap.org). Mapzen POI Collector receives your OpenStreetMap user name from the OpenStreetMap website - this is stored in Mapzen POI Collector's settings.
Mapzen POI Collector uses location information to show relevant advertisements based on a users location. By downloading and installing this application, users agree to allow the application to utilize their location to present relevant advertisements to them from time to time while collecting POIs.
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