Foursquare introduces notifications with tips and offers
The most popular geolocation social network and application is not resting on its laurels. And it is that yesterday he not only presented his application for computers and tablets on the Windows 8 platform, but also highlighted his new movement for the smartphones A most striking new function that proposes to use this tool not only as an application search for places, but as an option proactive so that the user doesn't miss out on anything that is good thing that has a placeAll this through notifications
It is, according to those responsible, a function in which they have beenthey have been thinking and working for a long time Something that allows the user to enjoy of Foursquare passive A completely different experience than having to look for a place to go or where to dine However, there is no doubt that this is a function that not all users like Especially if it is a constant annoyance that alerts the user while they are enjoying at a bar, restaurant or other location.
Its operation is simple and is reminiscent of what was seen in Google Now You just have to keep the application active in background and visit new places to receive these types of notifications These are intelligent alerts, based on advice, check-ins, friends and other issues to get closer to the user's needs and tastes .In this way, when the user sits down for dinner in a restaurant and keeps Foursquare open, the application recognizes his location, the place, and recommends a specific dish from the menu that has been highly rated by other users. In addition, this function is also designed so that the responsible for a place offers offers and information of interest at the moment. Although these are only some of the possibilities.
However, it is possible to wonder if this function is not too abusive for the user. At least those responsible have confirmed to several specialized media that is not a channel through which to introduce , but a tool for the user to enjoy to the maximum with all the information contained in this social network Another of the points negative is that maintaining this communication channel open information supposes a battery consumption and Internet data above normal, although those responsible for Foursquare come out to the point stating that using it all day means the same consumption as playing20 minutes of the well-known title Angry Birds
At the moment this function is being launched progressive, reaching several thousand users in the first instance. After a relevant trial period, the number of users who will be able to use this function will grow, always based on the platform Android After that it will be the turn of Foursquare for iPhone, though no dates have been specified yet.
This new feature, along with the amazing new version for Windows 8, seems to herald a new direction for Foursquare Something that could be boosted by the investment rumors that circulate around this social network and the one itself company Microsoft And according to Bloomberg, the giant of Redmond would be very interested in investing in Foursquare Lab, the study section of the social network.In fact, the negotiations would be quite advanced according to sources close to both companies. These rumors also state that Microsoft would not be the only company interested in investing in Foursquare, being Yahoo! another of the available options. We will have to wait to see who manages to take the cat into the water and in what Foursquare will invest the money it gets
