Simple way to keep track of U.S. State Department warnings on your smartphone


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Android trumps iOS here with access to the travel warnings from governments in addition to the U.S.

A handful of smartphone applications can help intrepid international travelers stay current on the safety of countries they visit, make changes in hotel reservations, and stay in touch, cheaply, with the folks back home. Smart Traveler, free for iPhone from the U.S. Department of State, describes countries, gives maps, and, most important, provides the latest travel advisories