Facebook launches Places
by Mike, posted on August 19, 2010
It may be like Foursquare, but it’s different. It’s integrated into Facebook, and it’s called Facebook Places. What has been rumored for some time now is now fact. You will be able to “check in” on Facebook, and let your friends know your location. It went live via web-based mobile access, as well as Facebook’s new iPhone app.
There will be privacy features in place so that you don’t have to reveal your home’s location, or if you want to block a specific location that you’re in. The default setting will be for friends only, so you don’t have to worry about scrambling to update your security settings.
Though this does sound much like Foursquare, it actually appears to be quite different, and it will be interesting to see what user reaction is.
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