So, you have a Facebook account and you have fun posting pictures and maybe playing games; you have a Twitter account to post blurbs about the things you are doing throughout the day (you might even have these accounts linked so when you post one one it shows up on the other). It's great to be able to post so your friends and family know what's up and you like to know what is happening with them also.
Let's add another service to the list of social networks, not to just have one more thing to keep up with, but to have fun! Foursquare adds a fun twist to the social network scene. The idea is you "check-in" to the places (or venues) that you visit during the day or while going out for a night on the town. When you check-in you can add a quick message about what you're doing. You can also add tips about that place so others know how great it is or things to check out when they visit.
Ok, now the fun part. As you visit more places you earn badges. These badges indicate things like the number of venues you've checked into, or that you must be a local since you checked-in to the same place many times that week. In addition to earning badges, if you have checked-in to a venue more than anyone else, you will be crowned the Mayor!
In an effort to not have to keep up with so many different services, foursquare can post your check-ins, badges you've earned, and your status as Mayor (or when you've been ousted) to your Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Foursquare is available for Android, BlackBerry, and iPhone devices. Find out more about foursquare and create an account by visiting: http://foursquare.com
Android users can scan this code to find foursquare in the Android Market:
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