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It seems like Foursquare has been taking off like mad as of late. Everyone is getting in on the fun, and its invading Twitter timelines everywhere. If you haven't heard of Foursquare, it is essentially a social network game. You enter your location or "check-in" whenever you venture out, and you can earn points and badges as rewards. Check in enough times at one location and you become Mayor, find certain places with tags to earn badges. It can be a ton of fun (and overly addicting) if you can con enough of your friend into using it, or if you travel somewhere (ie. CES) where a load of other users are floating around. The BlackBerry app is still in beta, but is now available for download. The site seems to be having a few issues, so load times may be a bit longer than normal, but head over to foursquare.com/blackberry/beta from your device browser to download. If the page doesn't load just keep at it, I had some trouble the first few tries.
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Curvy_Girl8900 Jan 20, 2010 at 7:07 pm
been waiting for this!
docmphd Jan 20, 2010 at 7:10 pm
I've been beta testing this app for a few weeks and it is pretty good. It can use GPS to locate nearby businesses to make checking in easier. Only problem is that sometimes this feature doesn't work well but I suspect that is due to my phone, not that app.
It still has some room to grow into an advanced app but it is a great start and I enjoy using it. Much better than the mobile web for FourSquare.
lyricidal Jan 20, 2010 at 7:17 pm
here is an OTA mirror:
http://bit.ly/4sqleak
McNooberson Jan 20, 2010 at 10:01 pm
this worked for me, the link in the article didn't.
kept getting the http 404 error. this one got me in first try.
dire Jan 21, 2010 at 4:35 am
thanks brotha
daveyhimself#CB Jan 21, 2010 at 10:55 am
Mirror still works. Pretty neat app!
thebrownguy01 Jan 20, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Been beta testing this for a while and i'm loving it. I have a storm 9530 though and I can't wait for the fully functional touch screen app comes around. there are still some things you can't do, but for the most part, it gets the job done. awesome app so far though. will only get better
brades Jan 20, 2010 at 7:25 pm
When i try to login i keep getting the message "We're having a problem connecting to the network. Check your network settings and try again."
internet on my phone is working fine
Xopher Jan 20, 2010 at 7:26 pm
I've been beta testing this for a few weeks now and it's pretty neat. It's pretty easy to add new venues. I'm hoping to see more people using it soon! :)
skyboxer Jan 20, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Crackberry strikes again! How many times has something gone up on the CB front page and that day the app/client/leak/whatever has connection problems. Nobody can prepare themselves for the masses that are CB readers!
fayek Jan 20, 2010 at 8:28 pm
i just heard about foursquare a couple of days ago, i have no idea how it work (either on the mobile site or on the app) but it seems like a cool fun idea, not sure how many people here in egypt have it tho. so i have a feeling i'll be adding new venues alot!
supermilk7 Jan 20, 2010 at 10:17 pm
Wow, a Tour in the photo instead of a Bold 9700?
xmalibux11 Jan 20, 2010 at 10:27 pm
LOL. your exactly right!
SigmaNu Jan 20, 2010 at 10:36 pm
It won't let me create an account on my 9530. After I fill out all the information and submit it just returns to the create new account page. Any suggestions?
Goooober Jan 20, 2010 at 10:39 pm
I do not understand this App? Is it a game? Seems like its for kids. I downloaded it and then deleted it.
j00ky Jan 20, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Sadly does not work for me 404 page not found :(
duck383 Jan 20, 2010 at 11:29 pm
beta tested this for a few weeks and every update came with better functionality, i never tried to register for my account from phone i just went to foursquare.com set up my account first then entered the app.
xDAKx Jan 20, 2010 at 11:48 pm
It seems to have been taken down, You can use the mirror posted above if you wish to download. I have a feeling this wasn't meant for "public consumption" yet?
[Edit: and as an Unlocked Tour owner, I couldn't help but smirk at the photo.]
janessdawn Jan 21, 2010 at 12:47 am
I was invited to beta test also but if it doesn't work in Spokane then it does me no good. any word on them adding more cities?
kolchak33 Jan 21, 2010 at 12:48 am
VAST improvement on the first beta. This is way more storm friendly and functional.
skirmish#cb Jan 21, 2010 at 5:47 am
Is there a storm version available? The interface on the posted mirror is for trackballs / pads.
prezzy Jan 21, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Disable the compatibility in the Application menu. It will work just fine.
skirmish#cb Jan 22, 2010 at 2:14 am
Works great, thanks!
Rolandh Jan 21, 2010 at 6:35 am
The website links posted don't work
Flying_Hellfish Jan 21, 2010 at 7:33 am
The newest social scope beta has foursquare integrated into it. I wasn't sure what it was until today, time to check it out.
Drasek Jan 21, 2010 at 9:20 am
Says Blackberry app still in development. The Bit.ly link in one of the first replies still works as of 9:20 am EST.
keithstoeckeler Jan 21, 2010 at 10:53 am
Now I can see first-hand what all the iPhone users have been doing for so long.
Add me if you'd like -- http://foursquare.com/user/keithstoeckeler
I have a feeling this will become addicting...
kbizzles Jan 21, 2010 at 3:10 pm
http://foursquare.com/blackberry/builds/20100121-final-release/FourSquar...
BBBandit Jan 21, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Got it working on my phone. Now I just have to figure out what it is all about.
sammyboy102889 Jan 22, 2010 at 4:20 am
im no a blackberry user but its great that there are applications like that.
sam
TheVeg Jan 22, 2010 at 10:42 am
App works great on my BOLD 9000. Only problem I have found is you cant accept friend requests.
underroos Jan 22, 2010 at 11:01 am
Very cool app. Now that the BlackBerry build has been officially released I expect there will be a surge of users, too.
Feel free to add me: http://foursquare.com/user/-274971
crazyphoneguy Jan 22, 2010 at 1:08 pm
I've been beta-testing this for about a month. I don't think the Blackberry version of the app is as sophisticated as the iPhones, but its good enough. I've become a real fan of FourSquare, and love that I'm a part of the community now. Finally, Blackberry users can get in on the fun!
KILLBILL Feb 5, 2010 at 7:21 am
Looking forward to this.....thank you
Aldro Smith Dec 29, 2012 at 8:35 am
Does this work in all blackberry mobiles?