Foursquare comes to Nokia Asha with Symbian S40
In a slow way but with firm step the social network to discover the user's environment continue its expansion. And it is that Foursquare makes its way into a new-old platform: terminalsNokia Asha with operating system Symbian S40 Mobile phones that stand out for using an operating system that has been in force for several years because of their possibilities and that they are still available in the second level of the market todaySomething that may seem like a step backwards, seeing it as a useless investment of time, effort and money on an outdated platform, but which is actually a smart move by Foursquare to increase its user base
And it is that, although the terminals Nokia with Symbian S40do not have the power and characteristics of current smartphones of other platforms, they are the devices with greatest diffusion in the world. Terminals that have managed to fit into the marketsof developing countries due to their low cost but with the possibility of connecting to Internet So much so that Nokia developed a range of specialized for emerging markets such as Asia, the well-known Asha range Low-cost terminals with many possibilitiesand that work with operating system Symbian S40Yes, terminals that can now download and install Foursquare
In this way, the geolocation social network that is capable of knowing and publishing why establishments the user passes by, in addition to discovering interesting places to go, you can now reach a greater number of users. All this enjoying the main features of this tool seen on other platforms. Obviously it does not have the same capabilities as the terminals Android or iPhone, but it is fully functional and has its characteristic visual style largely intact.
Foursquare for Symbian S40 undergoes notable restructuring compared to other platforms, finding only three tabs from which to access all its features.However, its operation is similar. The first thing is to have a user account, something that can be done in a few simple steps from the initial screen , even signing up with the Facebook account to speed up the process, or do it comfortably through the web page of Foursquare Once inside, there are three tabs through which to carry out all the actions.
The first is dedicated to the activity of the user and their contacts, being able to know in a timeline or chronology where your friends have been, what they've posted, or if there are any new petitions or public announcements. All this without dispensing with images. More interesting is the second tab, dedicated to exploring the environment. From here it is possible to consult nearby establishments and see on the map where they are locatedAll you have to do is access one of them to be able to do Check-in and register your passage through it. Finally, the third tab collects user information, her profile,badgesearned, etc.
In short, a tool that can take a giant step forward if it manages to gain a foothold in the different Nokia Symbian S40, which may seem a trivial but vital fact that would allow this application to grow in an abundant number of users. Foursquare is now fully downloadable free from the Shop Nokia
