The iPhone and iPad just got a shot of political intrigue with the addition of the Facts on the Ground app. This app was created by Americans for Peace Now (APN). You can now track Israeli settlements in the West Bank from your iPhone or iPad.
The Facts on the Ground app provides information settlements in the West Bank. The settlements themselves are clickable and appear on a scaled-down Google map. APN is promising to update the app when breaking news stories occur. Check out the links to your left or read below to learn more.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Political Tracking Apps
- The emergence of apps that enable users to track international political conflicts present opportunities for developers to create similar apps for other regions.
- Real-time Conflict Reporting
- Incorporating real-time conflict reporting in political tracking apps could provide users with timely and accurate information.
- Collaborative Peace Building Platforms
- Political tracking apps could also be used to facilitate peace building and collaboration between different groups.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Mobile App Development
- Mobile app development companies could create similar political tracking apps or expand their market by creating real-time reporting and collaborative peace building platforms.
- Conflict Journalism
- Political tracking apps could supplement the work of conflict journalists by providing real-time and accurate information on international conflicts.
- Peace Building Organizations
- Peace building organizations could use political tracking apps as a platform for collaboration and to promote peace building efforts.
