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The new Foursquare Learns What You Like, Becomes More Yelpy!

Editor — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 15:12:38 +0000

So, here it is, foursquare (R8) with a completely new look and feel. I’m still poking around with it and trying to figure out what’s up with the app. I have to admit, it really does feel more personalized, this thanks to the learning about me that the app wants to initiate – right from […]

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Foursquare on iOS Gets Slim with a sleek New Design

Editor — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 01:25:35 +0000

Looks like Foursquare has gotten a little leaner and meaner in order to support the sleek, slim iPhone 5 and the loyal user base of fans. Foursquare has been completely redesigned for iOS 7 and there’s a lot to see. It’s smarter, faster, and has a whole new look. Some of the new functionality includes: […]

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Visualize Your Foursquare History via Time Machine from Foursquare and Samsung

Editor — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:32:58 +0000

Foursquare has teamed up with Samsung to launch what they’ve called the Time Machine. Simply put, Time Machine accesses your foursquare history to build and mashup a very creative and fun history of your foursquare checkins. Watch the screen as you view your entire history animated over a map. You’ll fly around to all the […]

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Hot Mobile Apps to Maximize Fun this Summer with Your Smartphone and iPad

Editor — Mon, 27 May 2013 19:44:59 +0000

Summer is a great time to load up on those handy mobile travel apps. Just in time for Memorial Day and the unofficial kick-off of summer, Sprint has shared a few tips for road warriors. Taking a road trip this summer? Here are some suggestions: The TripIt trip planner helps you organize, plan and store […]

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Exploring Foursquare with the Explore foursquare map

Editor — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:41:28 +0000

You may have checked in to a venue at some time in the past using foursquare, however, have you ever used the foursquare “explore” online map to explore venues in your area? You can use the service, powered by over 2,000,000 checkins – by logging into your foursquare account (you do have an account right?) […]

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Social Tip – Add Business Hours to Foursquare

Editor — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:43:44 +0000

Foursquare for Biz… did you know that managers and owners of business listings can use the foursquare dashboard (provided they “own” their listing) to add details hours of operation to their listing, providing users who checkin with even more useful information at their finger tips… very nice! From the foursquare blog… You’ll even see specific […]

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Exploring Foursquare and Discovering Specials with the Explore foursquare map

Editor — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:33:28 +0000

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MapSocial (Beta) Real Time Mapping In Facebook

Editor — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:26:46 +0000

This week I’ve been messing around a bit with MapSocial, a new, real time mapping service for facebook (I’m also pleased to boast that I think I may have been one of the first public users of this cool service!) . The application is still in Beta, however, you are invited to jump in and […]

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Livehoods – Neighborhood Boundaries Generated using foursquare Social Media Data

Editor — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:32:50 +0000

I’ve always been a huge fan of mapping neighborhoods and perceived neighborhood boundaries. These often subjective, invisible boundaries are very useful in many applications and in my mind a huge, untapped opportunity (ping me if you want to go into business!). This article from Fast Company looks at mapping and analyzing boundaries created from foursquare […]

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More Tools For Business Venue Owners From Foursquare

Editor — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:05:21 +0000

More capabilities from foursquare for venue owners. Now, managers and owners of business listings can use the foursquare dashboard (provided they “own” their listing) to add details hours of operation to their listing, providing users who checkin with even more useful information at their finger tips… very nice! From the foursquare blog… You’ll even see […]

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