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Intro to Foursquare, Brightkite & Location-Based Social Media

Socialized

That doesn’t mean all of these phones will run Foursquare , Brightkite or any other popular location-based application. Foursquare, for example, runs only on iPhone and Android, though other versions are under development. As the late Canadian media theorist Marshall McLuhan said, “Publication is a self-invasion of privacy.&#.

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Path: the sequel

Sherrilynne Starkie

That was until last week’s relaunch which repositions the platform as a ‘smart journal’ for use on smart phones. Path, available for iOS and Android devices, also integrates with Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare and Tumblr to allow cross-posting to the social networks. This feature might ruffle some privacy feathers.

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Facebook Introduces Location Service: Places

Mindjumpers

Foursquare has been exploding in number of users the last year or so, but still doesn’t reach anywhere near the amount of users that are using Facebook. Facebook will make the service available in more countries and on more mobile platforms in the future. Facebook has of course also taken privacy into consideration.

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Facebook Introduces Location Service: Places

Mindjumpers

Foursquare has been exploding in number of users the last year or so, but still doesn’t reach anywhere near the amount of users that are using Facebook. Facebook will make the service available in more countries and on more mobile platforms in the future. Facebook has of course also taken privacy into consideration.

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Memolane – A Social Media Trip Down Memory Lane

Mindjumpers

At Memolane, it is possible to create a timeline with all your information from Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Foursquare, YouTube and other platforms you’re present on, so you can go through old photos, tweets, check-ins, updates etc. First of all, it’s very easy to use the platform. It’s easy, it’s social and it’s fun. Try it out!

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I Don't Care Where. You. Are. Right. Now. | Almost Savvy

Almost Savvy

The great thing about using technology and social networking platforms is that we can easily connect, no matter where we happen to be. If I wanted to know these things, we’d be connected on Foursquare so I could follow along as you cruise through town going to meetings and running errands. Still, it is your choice.

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Five Social Media Predictions for 2010

Socialized

It took a lot of hacking and ingenuity to make these a reality since most consumer platforms lagged (but not by much) in features (think video finally coming to the iPhone) required for AR. marketing, there will be problems in areas of disclosure, privacy and fair competitive practice.