FourSquare is a location-based networking program which enables people to log their locations with their mobile phones. A user receives points for hitting various locations and for hanging out in the same location repeatedly. The person who frequents the same location the most is awarded “Mayor” of that location. Mayors of some locations receive special benefits like free icecream or drinks. Yes, even those kinds of drinks.
At first glance, the whole concept sounds very teenagerish. However, Jennifer Van Grove at Mashable predicts that FourSquare could become the next Twitter-like success. I found her assessment on point and I believe that this could catch on with 20′s and 30′s.
Apps are available for the iPhone and Android platforms. A Blackberry app is in the works and Shane Snow at The Next Web reported that the beta version should be out “very soon.” Head over to FourSquare.com for more information.
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