Santa Bring You a New Smart Phone? Get the Free Patch App

Lucky enough to get a new smart phone as a holiday gift? Put it to work and get information about your community!

Patch has free apps for iPhones and Android phones (more info and links to download them are here!), and makes it easy for you to upload your photos, news and comments from anywhere. Here's a look at a few ways you can connect with Patch through your mobile device. 

Patch for iPhone 

Patch for iPhone keeps users connected to the latest news, weather, local business listings and current events happening in their neighborhood. The app will keep you engaged and mobile by delivering 24/7 local community coverage. 

Features include:

• Access to the most relevant Patch news and local blog posts
• Up-to-date weather and forecasting reports
• A search function to browse business listings in your community
• A calendar where you can reference the eventshappening near you
• Story comment feature and ability to upload photos via Facebook or email

Plus, you can save anything from favorite stories to business listings direct to the iPhone for easy offline access. Customer opinions are extremely valued, so send app feedback to the Patch team is encouraged. Patch can be the number one resource for all communities, as they experience the convenience of it right in their hand.

Patch Places for Android

Patch Places for Android is a business-focused app—a go-to directory of local businesses in 800+ Patch towns. Use the app to select any Patch community and connect to a mobile directory of every place nearby. From local businesses and organizations to government offices and public parks, there will be hundreds of comprehensive listings in the palm of their hands—anytime, anywhere.

The features of Patch Places:

• Search nearby shops, restaurants and nightlife spots
• Call a business location or find it on a map
• Browse pictures and upload your own
• Share place pages via email, Facebook and Twitter

You can view the official place’s website for more information on their goods and services and can save it to favorites for later offline viewing. The purpose of Patch Places is to bring communities closer together and to make everything local.

So, visit our apps page here to download a free Patch app to your phone—happy mobile surfing!