Traveling This Summer? Take Patch Along in Your Pocket

Heading out for vacation this summer? Take us on vacation with you! Well, not literally, but you can access Winchester Patch anytime, anywhere with our smartphone apps.

Patch has apps for iPhones and Android phones, and also makes it easy for you to upload 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 customers connected to the latest news, weather, local business listings and current events happening in their neighborhood. Patch’s app will keep them engaged and mobile by delivering 24/7 local community coverage.

Patch’s useful features include:

•     Access the most relevant Patch news and local blog posts.
•     Stay up-to-date on weather and forecasting reports.
•     Search the various business listings in your community.
•     Discover what intriguing events are happening near you.
•     Comment on stories or upload photos via Facebook or email.

Plus, they 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 Directory for Android

The Patch Directory is the go-to directory of local businesses in 800+ Patch towns. Any Patch community can be selected to connect to a mobile directory of every place nearby with the Directory for Android. 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.

Helpful features of Patch's Directory:

•     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.

The official place’s website can be viewed for more information on their goods and services and can be saved to favorites for later offline viewing. The purpose of the Directory is to bring communities closer together and to make everything local.