Its great to see that foursquare is now available on windows 8. You can check into local businesses it wouldnt be foursquare if you couldnt but the emphasis is on perusing locations to find things to do. I was in location data prior to joining foursquare, and i was into it. A snazzy new version of the official foursquare app for windows phone 8 just checked in to the download it version brings a bunch of new features. Get supportive, positive tips from our believed worldwide network and monitor where you youve.
The good the design of foursquare for windows phone makes it easy to find interesting new places by putting suggestions front and center. Factual joins foursquare to create clear location market leader. While the foursquare app is available on a host of smartphones including windows phone 8, ios, android and blackberry 10, this is the first time the company has developed or is at least showing. Facebook, foursquare, and flipboard lead a flood of big. Microsoft has recently made a large investment in foursquare to secure their data for a future digital assistant service like cortana it is therefore appropriate that they return the favour by updating their lagging windows phone app. The deal will see foursquare contributing to the bing platforms location and context layers on both windows 8 and windows phone. The official foursquare metro app for windows 8 has been released in the windows store, allowing users of those pcs to let others know when they check in to a certain location. Here is where you can learn everything about it, including how it. And now that the original, watermelonadorned app overhaul is finally here, it. Today we are thrilled to announce that factual is merging with foursquare, creating the number 1 independent leader in locationbased technology and data for global brands, advertisers, publishers, an. By continuing to use our site, you accept the use of our cookies as described in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Here is what dennis crowley, cofounder and ceo of foursquare, said about the app. Over 50 million people use foursquare to discover great businesses and share what they love about them with others.
Allnew look and feel to match the latest foursquare branding. There are foursquare apps for almost all mobile platforms including ios, android, windows phone etc. Designed to run on all versions of windows phone, including the aging 7. The next web reports that at the build conference today, foursquare announced an. The previous foursquare app was pretty much unchanged sin. Finallyfinallya proper facebook app is coming to windows 8. Foursquare launches its first tablet app, for windows 8. Foursquare has released its first desktop app, foursquare for windows 8 and is now available for download. Foursquare for windows phone 8 updated mspoweruser. If you link your foursquare account to your twitter account, well automatically use your twitter username as your foursquare username. Foursquare app has received a new update for windows 8. The tools and data to reach new audiences, understand consumers, build smarter apps, and make business decisions based on real world patterns and behaviors. Foursquare 3 for windows phone 8 pocketnow youtube.
Foursquares plan to use your data to make moneyeven if you arent a user. The update brings allnew look and feel to match the latest foursquare branding, calendar events and more. Foursquare was launched four years ago, and is today available on android, ios, blackberry, blackberry 10 and windows phone 8 platforms and this is. Microsoft showed off a windows 8 app for foursquare this morning at the companys build 20 developer conference the new foursquare. Social checkin service foursquare on wednesday launched a brandnew app for windows 8, the first official foursquare app that goes beyond the phone. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the. So much is built, improved and kept running that explains why foursquare is special.
The good news is therefore that the foursquare app for windows phone 8 has indeed been updated to version 3. Microsoft has revealed today that the brand new foursquare app for windows 8 is now available in the windows store. An updated foursquare app for windows phone has been awaited for a long time and its finally here. Not only is this app available, but it is exclusive to windows 8 and is the. And then i joined foursquare, and i realized there was an entirely next level of precision, rigor and future thought i had no idea until my first week.
With the app, which was officially announced in june, foursquare takes some of the best. The launch of foursquares windows 8 app is a big win for microsoft as popular social media companies begin to start developing for the operating system. Foursquare launches its windows 8 and rt apps for more. Foursquare for windows 8 now available in the windows. At foursquare we believe the world is full of amazing experiences. Foursquare s new windows 8 app may not be the biggest deal for foursquare, but its huge for microsoft. Checkin service foursquare is apparently showing off its first native tablet app today, and its for windows 8. The operating systems bold colors, intuitive interface and tilebased layout, is wellsuited for foursquares new direction. Foursquare, facebook, flipboard apps heading to windows 8.
While many foursquare houses have been renovated extensively, you can still find refurbished homes that retain much or all of the original wood. Download this app from microsoft store for windows 10 mobile, windows phone 8. Foursquares new windows 8 app brings local search to your desktop. I tested foursquare sidebyside on the surface pro with a nexus 4, ipad mini and for kicks an old samsung galaxy tab. Run android apps on pc in 2 steps, install bluestacks then download foursquare for windows.
Theres good news on the app front for those with a windows 8powered device. Basics, claiming, manage your listings, ads, and media partners. Official foursquare app for windows 8 released neowin. The social app for finding and sharing cool spots around you is one of my favorites, and it makes perfect sense to extend the experience from the phone into a fullfeatured version for tablets and desktop devices. Foursquare for windows 8 was first announced at the build conference 2 months back. In april 2014, microsoft unveiled their new personal voiceassistant app for windows phone 8.
With todays launch of its first foray onto the desktop in the form of a windows 8 app, we thought wed go handson for a quick overview of some of the highlights of foursquare on windows 8. Foursquare for windows 8 a visual knockout stark insider. At our build developer conference at the end of june, foursquare announced they were going to release an app for windows 8. Facebook, foursquare, and flipboard lead a flood of bigname windows 8 apps. Api call quota is 950 regular api calls per day and 50 premium api calls per day. The home we looked at retained much of the original woodwork and it was stunning. Foursquare first pulled back the curtain on its native windows 8 app back at microsofts build conference last june and proceeded to keep the.
Now with the release of windows 8 coming close, we might see many tablets also getting released. One thing we liked about this style of home was the large bedrooms which are on the second floor. Foursquare city guide will lead you to the ideal spot. This blog updates on issues, downtime, and the occasional bug. Share with the world the places you visit by downloading foursquare for windows 8 free of charge. The redesigned foursquare app for windows phone is now live on the store along with its new ui and feature focus.
Hands on with foursquares windows 8 app digital trends. This marks the first official foursquare app for largescreen devices, available exclusively on windows 8. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Foursquare is a very popular location based social site while allows you to share your current location with friends. Foursquares new windows 8 app may not be the biggest deal for foursquare, but its huge for microsoft. Our api gives access to data used by our mobile app and website. Pin people and venues to your start screen, get notifications on your lock read more. You can only change your foursquare user id by linking your twitter account. The worlds top companies and more than 150,000 registered developers rely on foursquare to power geotagging, venue search and more in their apps. The foursquare weening process has been a slow one. Foursquare is a social network for location services. Foursquares new windows 8 app brings local search to your. Foursquare rolling out its first native tablet app on. Join the nearly 2 million businesses who are already taking advantage of foursquare to join the conversation and grow their business.
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