Tag: FourSquare
Foursquare splits into two – say hello to "Swarm"
Unexpected news from Foursquare this afternoon – the check-in app is to be split into two completely separate entities. For several years now Foursquare has been the go-to app for location-based stuff, but this is all set to change. In…
Deezer and Foursquare giving rewards for checking in at concerts
Deezer has teamed up with Foursquare to give exclusive perks and rewards for going to see your favourite bands play live. If you check-in seven times at concerts on Foursquare you could win a 3-month Deezer Premium+ subscription, giving you…
Stalker feature added to Foursquare with 'always on' notification
By Becca Caddy The nature of location tracking service Foursquare has always invited criticism that it's solely designed for stalkers or sad people to keep tabs on their friends and family. Well now it seems it'll become even more of…
POLL: Will the revamped Foursquare app be a success?
Yesterday Foursquare launched a brand new version of its location-based application, with a focus on discovering new places and finding recommendations from friends instead of solely check-ins and deals. So will this change of direction be what the service…
Foursquare ditch Google Maps, check in with OpenStreetMap
Foursquare have dropped Google Maps support from their social location network in favour of using OpenStreetMap, stating that the open-source mapping service is a "better-fit" for their network. "Starting today, we're embracing the OpenStreetMap movement, so all the maps…
Grab the Harry Potter Foursquare badge, get magical discounts
Foursquare-using Harry Potter fans are in for a treat this weekend. The location-based social network have teamed up with EA to offer an exclusive Deathly Hallows badge to Foursquare users. To grab the badge, Foursquare users merely have to check…
iDo: Kate and Wills' Geek Fantasy Tech Royal Wedding
I have no interest whatsoever in the Royal Wedding. Fair play to the young regal lovers for tying the knot and bagging us all an extra couple of Bank Holiday days off, but the near-certain pomp and excess of Prince…
Facebook Deals launches in the UK
Using Facebook while on the go will no longer just keep you up to date with every banal detail of your friends lives, but will also save you a bit of cash now thanks to this morning's announcment of the…
Foursquare Launches Business Pages
Foursquare, has announced that they will be revamping its business pages in order to target brands and local businesses. This move comes as the location-based social network service faces increasing competition from Facebook Places. The revamped "Foursquare for Business"…
Flowd Launches: The Music Lovers Version Of FourSquare?
Flowd, a free location-based mobile app launched today for both iPhone and Android smartphones. The app allows fans to directly interact with their favourite musicians and bands and it allows musicans to keep their Fans up-to-date with their latest…