Jun 13
Jun 13
Foursquare Time Machine visualizes check-ins in 3D, recommends other hot spots
Posted in: Today's ChiliFoursquare enjoys giving its users new ways to visualize all of their check-ins over the years, and they’ve introduced a new feature that makes that happen once again. It’s called Time Machine, and while it may just seem like another feature for Foursquare to use in order to recommend other hot spots to go to,
Jun 13
If there’s one thing Foursquare actually does right, it’s fantastic visualizations of where we’ve all collectively checked-in. The latest, called the Time Machine, focuses squarely on you and not everyone.
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Jun 07
It’s not too often that we see an Android app that comes with a native tablet user interface. iOS has usually led in the category, but more and more Android apps are starting to get in on the tablet fun with their own unique tablet layouts. Foursquare is the latest to join, with a new
Jun 07
While iOS has continued to tout its lead in native tablet apps over other platforms, there are a few cases where it lags and now Foursquare is one of them. A new update to the Android app features a new map browsing experience for tablets and large screen phones, plus improvements to the Explore feature. On the other hand, iPad users still have to deal with a stretched out version of the iPhone app for their check ins and discovery, although a fresh update there tweaks search suggestions and spellcheck in Explore. This isn’t the first go round for a tablet optimized Foursquare experience on Android as the Sony Tablet S had its own app, although that was built by a third party and not fully featured.
Filed under: Tablets, Software, Mobile
Via: About Foursquare
Source: Google Play, iTunes
Jun 04
Foursquare check-ins could have small NYC merchants checking you out with promoted listings
Posted in: Today's Chili
As it searches for ways to further monetize, Foursquare is setting its sights on small NYC businesses — according to an AdAge report. The social networking service, which turns the process of gathering user location data into a game of check-in, is allowing just a “handful” of merchants to promote from within the app itself. Previously, only big name chains like RadioShack were capable of paying for sponsored Foursquare listings, but the company’s clearly branching out in search of new revenue streams. Foursquare only stands to gain around $0.50 to $3 “per action,” however, which means users will have to first find one of these promos (e.g., a rave review, image of a store item / meal or plain promoted listing) from the Explore Nearby section or in recommendations and then actually tap on it. Don’t worry, though, these promos won’t come at random. Rather, they’ll be hyper-targeted based on prior check-in history, user proximity and personal preferences — all information you’ve gladly given over to Foursquare to give over to its clients. So you see, it’s the circle of our modern day socially networked life. Your habits made into dollar signs, all so you can be Mayor of (insert place here).
Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Mobile
Source: AdAge
May 24
Foursquare agrees to share check-in data with Gnip, promises it’s anonymous
Posted in: Today's Chili
Foursquare is putting your check-in data to use through its new partnership with Gnip, a service that aggregates social media APIs. Gnip has similar deals with companies like Tumblr and Disqus, and it plans to provide Foursquare-sourced information to market and academic researchers. Blake Shaw, Foursquare’s resident data scientist told Gnip, “I think this data can act almost like a microscope for cities.” It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time Foursquare’s set out to share check-in data. A few months ago, the company took some flack for its data-sharing initiative allowing businesses to track their customers’ activity — despite the inclusion of an opt-out feature. This time, they’re eager to clarify that the data accessible through Gnip is fully anonymized. Researchers will be able to see where and when check-ins were made, but the only user data attached will be a gender. So, Gnip will know that a female Foursquare user stopped by a specific Starbucks at 11:30AM, but that’s all. Your data will remain as anonymous as it can be on a site devoted to broadcasting your every move.
Filed under: Software
Via: About Foursquare
Source: Foursquare, Gnip
May 22
Foursquare knows that there’s a lot more to a night on the town than a good search keyword. Accordingly, it just updated its Android and iOS apps with location search filters that narrow the results based on familiarity and price. At times, the terms can get very specific: if you want to try an expensive Korean barbecue that only your friends have visited so far, you can. While there isn’t much more to the update than that, those prone to cravings (or just curiosity) should get their fill at the source links.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile
Via: Foursquare
Source: App Store, Google Play
May 22
May 10
Foursquare’s website now lets you sort businesses by price, hours and check-ins
Posted in: Today's Chili
Yelp users have enjoyed advanced sorting for years, but as Foursquare grows beyond basic tips and incentivized check-ins, such search filters are making their way to that site, too. Today’s announcement details a few handy additions, enabling you to locate businesses by price range, available specials and hours of operation. If you’re willing to sign into the service, you’ll see a few more options pop up, letting you find both new haunts and places you’ve saved, along with your friends’ favorite locales. The Foursquare team promises to release more options in the future, and while these latest tools are only available on the company’s website today, they should be hitting your smartphone soon.
Filed under: Internet, Software
Via: The Next Web
Source: Foursquare
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