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Foursquare adds recommendations from Facebook friends

, Dec 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

Foursquare has boosted Facebook integration in its mobile apps, adding friend recommendations to the Explore section so as to promote venues, locations, and other check-in possibilities based on individual feedback. The update pulls in more Facebook data when friends check-in through the Foursquare apps, including showing tips and public photos. Read The Full Story

Apple tipped in Foursquare talks for Maps local integration

, Dec 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple and Foursquare have held preliminary discussions to see location data from the social-sharing service embedded into Apple Maps, sources claim, as part of a push to increase their competitiveness with Google Maps. The talks took place in recent weeks and involved Maps chief Eddy Cue, the WSJ reports, and were part of a more expansive move by Apple to increase third-party data integration in its home-grown mapping software. Read The Full Story

Instagram for iOS updates with new camera, new filter, and Foursquare integration

, Dec 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Instagram has had a tough past few days with the whole Twitter debacle, but they're attempting to bounce back thanks to a new update for its iOS app. The update comes with an updated camera interface, as well as a brand-new filter that you can play around with. Plus, it also comes with Foursquare integration for those that love to check-in to places and share it with their friends. Read The Full Story

Foursquare’s iOS app gets revamped check-in screen

, Dec 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

In early November, Foursquare added the ability for iOS users to mention friends who don't have an account with the social network, as well as a host of other features, including check-in location ranking. Now the company has pushed out another update for its iOS app - a revamped check-in screen and highlights. This brings the version number up to 5.3.5. Read The Full Story

Foursquare iOS update lets you mention friends not on the service

, Nov 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

Back in late September, we mentioned that the iOS app for Foursquare had been updated with some new personalization features. Foursquare also added an update giving the ability to rank places you visit on a scale of 1 to 10. That number ranking will appear next to the name of the place when people check in. Read The Full Story

NASA Curiosity Rover checks in using foursquare

, Oct 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

I think most everyone is familiar with foursquare. This is a service that lets you check in to show people where you are or where you've been. The more check-ins you make at a specific place, the closer you come the being the mayor of whatever that specific place is. Curiosity is one-step closer to being the mayor of Mars. Read The Full Story

Foursquare for iOS updates with more personalization options

, Sep 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you enjoy checking in at different places while you're out, you probably use Foursquare fairly religiously. They've been been on a roll lately, introducing a ton of cool new features for their mobile apps. Yesterday, they updated their iOS app to support the iPhone 5 and iOS 6. On top of that, users now get more personalization options and a more tailored search experience. Read The Full Story

Not all Foursquare updates are created equal: Paid ads added

, Jul 25th 2012 Discuss [0]

Foursquare has launched a new Promoted Updates pilot scheme, offering businesses the chance to boost their listings to the top of the page if they grease the algorithm with a little cash. Building on the existing Local Updates system, which allowed businesses to post their own status updates, Promoted Updates will be found in the Explore section of the Foursquare app, and the company says will benefit from the same personalized recommendations as regular updates. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Weekly Wrap-Up: June 9, 2012

, Jun 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Happy Saturday, everyone. Are you enjoying your weekend? Would you like to spice it up with a bundle of this week's top technology stories? Then what a coincidence - that's exactly what we have for you. First up, a social network that is playing damage control – LinkedIn hack update includes no unauthorized access. Moving on from there, another corporate firestorm – Oracle ordered to pay Google’s legal fees. And if you have any interest in Google TV, check out – Android 4.0 Google TV gets AirPlay-like movie streaming. Read The Full Story

Foursquare 5.0 Review for iOS and Android

, Jun 7th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week the folks at Foursquare have decided to take all of the fabulous data they’ve been collecting from you and yours for the past several year and smash it into a lovely new version of their mobile application for iOS and Android. While you’ve seen this application before, and indeed you’ve been checking in for months if not years here in basically what appears at first to be the same environment, you’re actually in a brand new world. Here is Foursquare 5.0 and there goes your decision-making out the door – so to speak.

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Foursquare revamps iOS app with focus on discovery

, Jun 7th 2012 Discuss [0]

Foursquare has been planning an overhaul of its mobile apps for a while now, and the company released the refreshed iOS app today with a much simpler user interface. The company is also trying to shift into new territory. Rather than being just an app that lets users check into different venues, the company wants users to be able to discover those places too without heavy reliance on additional services. Read The Full Story

Yelp reports positive quarterly earnings

, May 2nd 2012 Discuss [0]

Social restaurant reviewing site Yelp is on the rise. The website posted $31 million in revenue during the most recent quarter, a notable increase from the previous quarter. The social site managed to jump out in front of other social platforms even though Facebook is launching its initial public offering and other social companies are being scooped up by larger companies. It's a good sign for Yelp. Read The Full Story
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