An unofficial blog covering foursquare badges, news and apps
With the release of Men in Black 3 just a few weeks away, the marketing effort has really started to ramp up. Last week saw the launch of Baskin Robbins’ foursquare-based sweepstakes that’s tied to the movie. This week sister brand Dunkin’ Donuts launched a mobile game in support of the movie; it, too, is…
For the past several months, foursquare’s Android app has been plagued by problems related to GPS. Users have complained in the Google Play store, on Twitter, and in our comments that the app registers them in the wrong location, often leading to “you’re too far away” messages for users standing right inside a venue. Foursquare…
Last week we covered Simple Check-in, an app that makes foursquare check-ins fast and simple on the Android platform. Now there’s Checkie, a similar app for iPhone users that’s ideal for those mundane, everyday check-ins. Checkie offers a very simple interface. It shows nothing but a list of nearby foursquare venues. All you have to…
There’s a reason Pinterest has been all the rage lately: it offers a highly visual way to browse the things your friends have shared. The strong photos engage users and keep them coming back for more. A new app for iOS, Lunchbox, aims to bring that visual focus to foursquare results, making it fun to…
I don’t think it’s any secret that Explore is my favorite part of foursquare, so I love to find new apps that are built around the functionality. The latest adds a unique augmented reality twist to foursquare’s Explore results — but misses one of the key points of Explore in the process.
mojaam says:
Heck yeh, I always wished there was a way to utilize...
Dwayne Kilbourne says:
Good points... I am curious to see what is going on...
Ashley says:
Interesting! I can be a jumper for a day if I...
JR Vazquez says:
Love dunkin! love this podcast
Sassy says:
My step-daughters teacher is going to be a Torchbearer too!