GPS Powered Social Networking Apps - Discover New Places
Location based social networking apps are slowly transforming the way people approach networking and socializing on the internet.
Networking apps that leverage geolocation technology provides multiple features that are highly resourceful and practically turn into a map, navigator, critic (on restraints and destinations), as well as a friendly guide.
A handy tool, these apps are a perfect aide to discover new places or find new places around you.
Powered by GPS technology these apps require users to first register with them.
Once registered, the app would give its users services that empower them with the freedom to explore new places without any apprehensions.
It would fetch the user's current location and then return information based on that location.
So whether it's a tourist destination or any other exciting, happening event next to the user's location the app would spell out all the details, complete with a navigation path to get there! Some of these Apps reassure the user by intimating them, when they approach landmarks or other objects of importance.
It also makes it easy for the first time traveler to locate any place by helping them find his/her way through busy streets, narrow paths and alleys.
Other apps go a step ahead by returning other useful information like keeping users posted on exciting and happening places, and a list of all the best offers and deals.
They also return a list of restaurants, its reviews and even let users know if their friends have been there.
Coming to the Social networking aspect of these location based apps; they provide regular features like IM, upload pics and videos, etc.
Another interesting feature that proved to be useful was Sticky Notes.
The user can stick these notes at different locations for others/ or a particular person to see and read.
But, what really sets these apps apart is that it lets users connect with other registered users within that location.
So, if you happen to be at a new city you could easily IM a person in the same locality as you are for any local details, directions or suggestions.
It opens up an avenue to make new friends too! Obviously security issues have been well accounted for, and the app does not reveal the geolocation of any user without his/her prior permission, making it perfectly safe for individuals to register with these apps.
Tight security features have made apps of this nature a safe choice, making it easy for users to discover new places and find new friends.
Networking apps that leverage geolocation technology provides multiple features that are highly resourceful and practically turn into a map, navigator, critic (on restraints and destinations), as well as a friendly guide.
A handy tool, these apps are a perfect aide to discover new places or find new places around you.
Powered by GPS technology these apps require users to first register with them.
Once registered, the app would give its users services that empower them with the freedom to explore new places without any apprehensions.
It would fetch the user's current location and then return information based on that location.
So whether it's a tourist destination or any other exciting, happening event next to the user's location the app would spell out all the details, complete with a navigation path to get there! Some of these Apps reassure the user by intimating them, when they approach landmarks or other objects of importance.
It also makes it easy for the first time traveler to locate any place by helping them find his/her way through busy streets, narrow paths and alleys.
Other apps go a step ahead by returning other useful information like keeping users posted on exciting and happening places, and a list of all the best offers and deals.
They also return a list of restaurants, its reviews and even let users know if their friends have been there.
Coming to the Social networking aspect of these location based apps; they provide regular features like IM, upload pics and videos, etc.
Another interesting feature that proved to be useful was Sticky Notes.
The user can stick these notes at different locations for others/ or a particular person to see and read.
But, what really sets these apps apart is that it lets users connect with other registered users within that location.
So, if you happen to be at a new city you could easily IM a person in the same locality as you are for any local details, directions or suggestions.
It opens up an avenue to make new friends too! Obviously security issues have been well accounted for, and the app does not reveal the geolocation of any user without his/her prior permission, making it perfectly safe for individuals to register with these apps.
Tight security features have made apps of this nature a safe choice, making it easy for users to discover new places and find new friends.