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I was very impressed with the Yelp application on the iPhone, using it recently while overseas to locate reviews of businesses and restaurants in the area. You can set your filters to only show restaurants that are nearby you, for example, and have a certain star rating or filter according to price. It is really using crowd sourcing at its best where you get the wisdom of many others giving their opinions. Its business model relies on advertising, something that it is apparently struggling with, but the beauty of the system is that, having located a restaurant that you like you can then use the application to make a booking.
Want a table for two at 8.30? Put in the query, it comes back 15 seconds later that a table is available, book it and you will receive an e-mail confirming the booking. The e-mail probably arrives within 30 seconds. When you arrive at the restaurant your name is already reflected on their computerised booking system and it is simply a fantastic way of making bookings and arrangements.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Friday 11-Oct-13
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Cornelie said:
on Wednesday 16-Oct-13 07:36 AM
This is a much better way to book a table as to phone a day before and also to search places is also nice to have because you are not always near a computer to see where is the cheapest or nicest restaurant.
Sarah said:
on Tuesday 15-Oct-13 08:24 AM
Sounds great and seems handy to have. Will make life easier
Benita said:
on Monday 14-Oct-13 10:58 AM
I am going to get this app.
Joyce said:
on Friday 11-Oct-13 04:56 PM
Sounds brilliant
Cindy said:
on Friday 11-Oct-13 02:16 PM
O this sounds really nice. I think every phone should be able to have this app.
Sorea said:
on Friday 11-Oct-13 12:35 PM
Sounds quite interesting. I love technology that makes your life easier. :)
Sinead said:
on Friday 11-Oct-13 12:35 PM
Wow sounds cool hey
salomie said:
on Friday 11-Oct-13 12:11 PM
sounds interesting
Yolandi C said:
on Friday 11-Oct-13 11:12 AM
I will be downloading this app and trying it out.
Simone said:
on Friday 11-Oct-13 10:07 AM
That sounds so awesome. Definitely something I would love to try. I hope the South African restaurants/businesses will keep up with it though.
Yolandi P said:
on Friday 11-Oct-13 08:51 AM
Now this is an App that I will use. Hope it works as well in SA though
Alexis said:
on Friday 11-Oct-13 08:40 AM
Sounds like a really good app - fast and efficient - definately one I would get
Thabitha said:
on Friday 11-Oct-13 08:32 AM
Wow sounds amaizing and fast
Tersia said:
on Friday 11-Oct-13 08:31 AM
Sounds like a very nice app for people with a i-phone. Technology surprises me everyday.
Bianca said:
on Friday 11-Oct-13 08:20 AM
This sounds like a fantastic app. Extremely useful and eliminates making a phone call or two to make a reservation. Technology is amazing.
iola said:
on Friday 11-Oct-13 08:19 AM
sounds really intresting could you get it for other smartpones other than iPhone?
Kaylee said:
on Friday 11-Oct-13 08:06 AM
Is this in South Africa yet? Sounds awesome, similar concept to foursquare just more advanced by the sounds of it
Johannesburg based attorney specializing in personal injury matters including Road Accident Fund claims and medical negligence matters. My interests include golf, reading and the internet and the way it is constantly developing. I have a passion for life and a desire for less stress!
