WLT Spotlight: Four Square!

Foursquare is the newest, latest, social media phone app.

...and it's actually kind of cool.

Foursquare is kind of like Yelp meets Twitter meets Pokemon. Foursquare currently works for iPhone and Android and can be accessed via Blackberry through mobile web. They do have a Blackberry app in the works - so stay tuned Blackberriers!

Here's how it works:

By accessing the Foursquare app on your phone, you can "Check-in" to a place while you're visitng. No, this isn't one of those creepy apps that let's EVERYONE know exactly where you are ALL THE TIME. You can "Check-in" voluntarily and at your discretion.

Once you "Check-in," Foursquare sends your whereabouts to your friends who can then meet up with you or recommend other things to do in the area.

Example:

Kind of cool, right? It's like Yelp on the go from your nearest and dearest. But WAIT, there's MORE!

Here's where Foursquare transforms you into Ash Ketchum whilst you go abouts your travels through the Kanto Region of Pokemon Red and Blue.

The more you "Check-in" the more points you earn. The more points you earn, the more BADGES you unlock! WEEEEEE! If you find a new place in your neighborhood, +5. If you drag along a friend, +1. Etc... There are all sorts of badges from hitting the gym to too much karaoke.

Now, if you frequent any place more times than anyone else, you can become the mayor and get awesome deals like this:

If anyone's interested in a little Foursquare action, hit me up! I'm down for some good old fashioned fun.