How to create a killer location based mobile application

Location-based services are more than just a trend, they are a set of tools that can help you create personalized, immediate, user-centric applications for your users. Of course, there's more than just getting a latitude & longitude - you need a rich data set to provide information about the user's surroundings. Many developers have tried methods such as scraping, buying lists or using student interns to input data - but there is a better way. Luckily, there are Canadian focused APIs to help you reach your goals & you monetize your apps in the process! In this session, you'll learn how to build from scratch both an iPhone and Android application that leverages GPS, maps and business listings using the YellowAPI.