Foursquare: still the same, but without Chekina
Web Services / / December 24, 2019
Geo-social service Foursquare has been around for more than 5 years. Such an unusual social network has gained popularity, both among business establishments, as well as among ordinary users. Chekina, badges, tips merstva - millions of people around the world every day recall for yourself meaning of these terms. Moreover, today almost every third cafe will offer you a cup of coffee or a glass of cold juice as a reward for Chekin. Ratings bars, restaurants, parks, attractions for many have long been the authoritative guides tips or Michelin stars. There was a whole category of people who Chekina before anything to eat or do in this or that place. But very soon millions of users around the world will have to get used to the fact that through Foursquare zachekinitsya they can not.
"Foursquare service is divided into two separate applications", - announced today the company's founders. Within a few weeks we will see the Swarm - Foursquare in the form in which it existed at the beginning. This is an application through which you can share your location with friends and family. Parental support also will remain, but will undergo some changes. And first of all they touch concept.
We believe that when you are looking for something nearby, the need to obtain personalized to your taste and interests of tips from people you trust.
You can get comprehensive information about the best places based on your preferences and location. And, if you trust the developers, then very soon, instead of "Find me the nearest cafe," you can ask "Find the best place for a romantic dinner." But "Chekina" you will not be able.
Updated service, we will see this summer, the developers hope that this will be a full replacement for the existing Yelp. Foursquare give up part of its social component, but, instead, will have new opportunities and become a full-fledged service recommendations, which, based on the history of your Chekina, preferences and location, will tell you which restaurant you should visit Today. As for Swarm, then its development you can follow, just leave your e-mail to this page.
And how do you feel about the separation of Foursquare? Will the service is the benefit? Leave your thoughts in the comments.