Yep, that’s correct, foursquare is now touting OSM as the basemap of choice! Announced today on the official foursquare blog (reserved usually for only BIG news) foursquare seems to think that the OSM maps are pretty and thus will be treating users to the sweet OSM maps that are maintained and updated by the legion […]
Avenza PDF Maps for iOS Adds KML and Dropbox Support
A reminder to you iPad and iOS users out there about another fabulous and free map reader available to you, the PDF Maps application for iOS from Avenza Systems. Much more than a simple map viewer, Avenza also provides power users with the ability to create, publish, share, and even sell your custom maps! Using […]
First Look – Foursquare Adds More Functionality To The Big Screen User (Tablet) with #new4SQ
Some big changes from foursquare today as shared on their blog as the company rolls out some major new enhancements. Touted as #new4SQ the service now appears to be placing much more emphasis on local search and discovery. Although you may be accustomed to mainly using foursquare from your mobile to checkin to your favorite […]
Foursquare Global Hackathon, Innovation In Social Location
Wow, this is awesome. Glad to see the developers hard at work – the hackathon is a brilliant concept and never ceases to amaze me at the wealth of ideas that come out of it.. amazing what a couple of geeks fueled up on coffee, pizza, and redbull can do! Last week’s round-the-clock, round-the-world global […]
Checkin at Social Media Week With The Nokia Foursquare Vending Machine
There’s been some clever uses of the foursquare API to date, however, this one just may take the cake… or the candy bar in this case! The clever “Heads” at 1000Heads and the always innovating minds at Nokia have dropped a way cool bombshell on the attendees of a Social Media Week event in Glasgow […]
Obama Checks In with Foursquare
Yes indeed, even President Obama is on foursquare now, just in time for his bus tour of the Mid-West as he checks in to various towns and venues along the way. Here’s what you can expect from the new White House page on Foursquare: Follow White House “Tips”: See the places the President and administration […]
How To Get More Checkin Rewards and Foursquare Deals On your Business Trip or Vacation
Via the foursquare blog, we hear that there are now over 500,000 businesses registered on foursquare. This means you have thousands of opportunities to checkin and get deals. Times are tough and travel can be very tough in these challenging times. Just getting the OK from the boss to take a trip, like perhaps going […]
Foursquare For Windows Phone Mobile
Via the foursquare blog, a new mobile client is now available for users of Windows Phone. An interesting UI with a whole new experience for the user. Via foursquare… The new version really speaks to the distinctive capabilities (and slick design!) of Windows Phone, while maintaining the foursquare features you know and love. Playing around […]