Foursquare is renewed and changes its appearance on Android
Users of Android devices that have the Foursquare applicationinstalled in them they will have come across a surprise And it has launched a new update to renew the appearance of the application The most curious thing is that this aspect is similar, or practically the same as the recent facelift of Foursquare for iOS 7 Something that can be liked and disliked in equal parts, but that certainly renews its appearance and adapts it to the times and lines of the moment.
This is version 2013.12.19, which, as usual in this application, is numbered with the date on which it was launch the update. Despite not having an official change list, it is inevitable to notice the new aspect of the application, which touches on several issues. And it is that before updating it is possible to see that the icono is different. Made up of flat colors with rounded lines reminiscent of what has been seen recently in the adaptation of Foursquare for iOS 7Something that is repeated inside.
Thus, the main screen of the application has changed compared to the latest versions. Something that may not convince all users, is that now the map that showed the events and places of interest as soon as the application was started has been eliminated.Now this space is relegated to events of interest, but without remaining or actively displaying the map as before. For its part, the lower area of this same screen, which acted as a wall to know the activity of the added contacts and friends, now only shows the history of the own user. Although this does not mean that the rest of the functions have disappeared.
In this way, you only have to glance at the top bar to find three buttons with which to access the old tab Explore where to search for new places, which was previously also accessed from the map. The second button leads to the notifications menu, where you can be aware of friend requests and other related issues. Finally, with the third button, you can access a map where you can find out the location or the last steps of your friends.
The rest of the functions remain unchanged in the functional aspect, being able to access the lists of places to visit or things to do from the drop-down menu in the upper left corner, or consulting and adding more friends. They do vary their appearance, with flat colours, straight lines and a more stylized Check-in menu according to fashion standards. All this without losing the essence of the application, although it may shock the most regular users at first.
In short, an update that draws attention predominantly in the visual, with colors and shapes that makeusers think Android who are enjoying this application on a iPhone Apart from that the changes in the functionalities They're minor, so they don't take too long to get used to.This new version of Foursquare is now available on Google Play completely free
