With social media expanding as much as it has been lately, of course they are going to make apps that help people connect where they are. iPhone's and smartphones alike have the capability to track where you are and the fun places you go to by using the GPS service on your phone. Foursquare is an app that I was recently introduced to in class this week and has been really fun to use. I have been using the "check-in" app on Facebook and have been content with it. I always thought it was missing a little something interactive to make the experience more fun for users and now foursquare allows you to become mayor of places and lets you know who is around you and also the ability to chat.
I love the idea of all of these apps that are allowing you to use the location services to meet and stay connected to people around you. The one thing that really bugs me though is the thought that there are some creepers around and are not always as genuine as we'd all hope. Many people can see where you are being checked in to or see that you are there and come find you. The right place at the right time can now be canceled out by the mere fact that they saw you on Facebook checked in or on Foursquare checked in to the Northpark mall.
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