From the BUILD conference that Microsoft prepared last month for developers we already knew the news of the arrival of the social network of places Foursquare to the platform Windows 8 You could even see some of its screens. Now it finally arrives officially and for all users of a computer or Microsoft tabletHowever, it is not the application that everyone knows, but a review adapted to these devices and that could well be the basis for what would be a new path for this geolocation tool
And it is that Foursquare for Windows 8 surprises beyond of its attractive design for focusing on the concept of discovering the environment that surrounds the user. A philosophy that is working very well for them on smartphones and that takes on a new meaning in this adaptation of the social networkfor computers. All this through the functions already seen in other platforms, but with a much deeper and more practical touch, as well as stylistic.
You cannot stop commenting on the spectacular design of Foursquarein Windows 8 An environment capable of catching the user and making him forget that he is in front of the computer with which he is browsing or working. Respecting the colors of the logo, it presents the different menus in the style Metro seen in Windows Phone, separating the menus by screens where everything is gridded, marrying perfectly with the style of tiles of Windows 8 It also has animations that make its use very dynamic and attractive All this in a fluid and simple way for new users.
It is enough to log in with the user data to directly access the application. First, a screen is displayed with the last Check-ins made and, therefore, the last establishment visited. In addition, the current location of the user is displayed. But the most interesting thing is on both sides of this screen. Thus, if the user moves to the right, he finds the current places Stores, establishments and other places that are shown according to the user likes, the people they follow, Check-ins, etc. A good way to find a first suggestion of places of interest.
For its part, on the left side of the application with respect to the main screen, it is possible to know all the places through an interactive mapHere it is possible to filter the places to find the desired one, seeing on the map itself its real location And it is that the discovery of places is the key point Therefore it is also possible to use the search tool, finding tabs Complete list of stores where not only their address is shown, but also photos, a general score, opening hours, direct communication routes, etc.
But what happens with Check-in? This option, along with others such as the lists and favourites have been hidden in the toolbarsthat are hidden at the top and bottom of the screen.Thus, once you have discovered a site or performed a search, you only have to slide your finger to make them appear and save the place, check-in, share, etc
In short, a most striking application that, using its basic functions, is supported by a great design to attract attention and become a complete tool with which to discover all kinds of places Foursquare is completely free and Now available for download for Windows 8 via Windows Store
