Community Corner

News in Your Pocket: Check Out the New iPhone App

Share Palo Alto news, ask questions, upload photos, all on Patch, all from your iPhone.

Written by Carolyn Dube

If you have an iPhone and don't have the Patch app, download it now for your local Palo Alto news in your pocket. It also gives you the capability to share news you see, photos you snap on your phone, and more, while you're on the go.

The Patch app, for users who already had it, has been updated with the recent redesign of our site. Just go to the app store and update it if you haven't already. If you've not used the Patch for iPhone app before, go to the app store and search Patch and install the free app. (A Droid app is in the works, but not available yet).

Below is the description of our app and some of the ways it is most useful:
Get local news you can use and need-to-know info for the day ahead, connect with neighbors in a simple new way, and easily post photos, notes or blog updates on the go.

Faster, easier-to-browse town news.
Redesigned for neighbors on the move, the new Patch app for iPhone gives you a smoother, more intuitive look at the news you care about. It’s a new and improved Patch, and the new app makes it the fastest way to stay in the know.

Boards. A simpler way to stay in touch.
Introducing Boards. Now you can instantly broadcast anything to the community. And it’s super simple. Snap a photo of the town parade and share it all over town, send out a quick note to keep neighbors informed on an upcoming vote, or write your own articles on any topic you’re passionate about.

What can I post on the new Boards?
Boards are for all kinds of things – a quick question you need answered, an issue you want the town to discuss, an opinion to put out there, a photo of something to buy/sell/trade, or even an alert for a lost dog or cat. Boards are perfect for sharing photos from around town too, so post away!

Easier to comment & recommend.
Recommend stories with just a tap and help your neighbors find the good stuff. Plus, it’s easier to add your comments to stories and weigh in on the community conversation anytime. Ask questions, get people to share their opinions, or respectfully disagree on issues you care about. You’ll get notifications whenever someone responds to your comments, so keep the conversation going!

Neighborhood blogging, streamlined.
Now, local bloggers are part of the news too! With News and Blogs together in the same section of the homepage, it’s easier than ever for neighbors to find your latest posts. And since your posts now go straight to the homepage, you can instantly broadcast what you know to the whole town – right from your phone! So when inspiration strikes, you’ll have a quick and simple way to be heard.


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