First of all, this update fixes a crashing bug that occurs under certain conditions on iOS 4.3. We also fixed another 21 bugs. But let’s talk about the new stuff in this release now.

Easier category access

We added a new favorites section at the top of category lists that allows for faster access of often used categories. This section also includes fav’ed brands, so you can save the extra step to select your favorite chain. Speaking of easier category access, I should also mention the feature to delete unneeded categories via the horizontal swipe gesture. It’s not new yet unknown to some users.

If you’re one of those users preferring ethnic grouping instead of alphabetic sorting for the “Food & Drink” category, you’ll appreciate the addition of “Any Restaurants” to the top of the Ethnics selection screen.

The ideal Navigation companion

As you might know, Where To? was the first app of its kind to include interfaces to Navigon and TomTom. From the feedback we receive, you guys really love the combo of searching destinations in Where To?, then navigating to them using a full-fledged turn-by-turn navigation app. We also heard that many of you would like to use Where To? not only for navigating to points of interest but also to your contacts. Well – we heard you loud and clear. Now you can search for addresses and contacts right on the start screen using the search button without choosing a search category first.

Augmented Reality

The feedback we received about the recently introduced Where To? 3D update was overwhelming. Here are just two examples:

… this implementation of AR works well, and it has clearly been thought out.
– Mel Martin, TUAW

Now this is something that works practically and not so boring like the other traditional apps out there. There is no lag. There is no bug. Everything works perfect. Augmented Reality. Reinvented.
– Benna Iqbal, iEatApples

In this version we fixed some bugs in Where To? 3D and made the sounds a bit louder so they’re better noticeable when you’re out on the street. And if you’re already a lucky owner of an iPad 2, you can also enjoy Where To? 3D on it (in iPhone compatibility mode).

What’s your impression, how did we do implementing Augmented Reality? We’d really appreciate it of you rated Where To? or wrote a review on the App Store after you grabbed this new version.

Get it on the App Store.