We could not close this series of articles related to geolocation on mobile devices without mentioning Facebook Places.
This integrated application on Facebook allows users to publicize the exact location where they are through this social network and share it with all their contacts. With this service, users not only know the status of their friends but also may know where they are where they are eating and ice cream or which bar they are drinking a beer. Furthermore this service could provide information about companies, discounts and offers, like its competitor.
Although this service by Facebook was available after the popular social network related with geolocation, Forsquare, soon the number of users that chose Facebook instead of Forsquare increased. The reason is obvious, users who want to share its location with as many people as possible and before that numbers speak.
However, Facebook Places users soon lost users that did check-in in shops and locals and it was relegated simply to the users that share their location. The boy ate the big one. Facebook places ceased to be in direct competition Forsquare and redefined its performance targets as shown in the following video.
After a year, Facebook removes Facebook Places and replaces it with a “geotag everything you do,” it includes also privacy options reformulated to provide more user control in a simpler way. The possibility for those who make specific offers checkin on a site is maintained for companies who want to use, but with a much narrower focus.
Evolution of Facebook places | coworkingnews | Scoop.it, el 12/12/2011 a las 22:14:50
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I think an addictive habit by the people. Now everyone knows where is everybody and
there isn’t any privacy.
Mobile technology is advancing rapidly. We can do now almost all from our mobile device. looking for a product, buy it, look at the map any place, send a email and of course, still doing the usual actions call and send sms. This is a great market opportunity for all companies wishing to open a window to the world of mobile internet scenario. we have to analyse with perspective and take this opportunity of this technological revolution.
geolocation service is increasingly available worldwide. Time ago people had a few browser geolocation but thanks to mobile phones now no one is lost any more. now we have to see how it evolves this technology in mobile telephony, how is getting better suited signal receivers, batteries, etc..
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