Foursquare for BlackBerry Update On The Way
The foursquare team let me know that an updated version of their BlackBerry application is on the way. The revisions mainly include some big UI adjustments (seen in above screenshots), but users will also be able to view their profile and history information right from the device - though it looks like the "Friends" tab is still not active. The app seems to be running smoother and finding locations quicker as well after foursquare tweaked their device location when checking in. Things are still moving in the right direction, so hopefully the app will soon drop out of beta and have all the needed features. The update isn't available just yet, but we expect it to be here very soon. Hit the link below to check out the current version of foursquare for BlackBerry.
idle0095 Apr 19, 2010 at 11:24 am
Yah
3G.BoldBerry Apr 19, 2010 at 11:25 am
Looks very good,ill wait for the update to be available.
jasonvw Apr 19, 2010 at 11:26 am
App/service is pretty neat. I usually forget to use it though.
cbomba Apr 19, 2010 at 11:56 am
Are they going to finally support the Touchscreen devices? I know it works and I am running the current version but I can't use all the features unless I turn on compatibility mode.
AjStone Apr 19, 2010 at 12:15 pm
I have the 9550 and it has always worked perfectly with Compatibility Mode Disabled. I believe it has been 95xx friendly since the beginning.
cbomba Apr 20, 2010 at 12:24 pm
So your saying that you can click on one of your friends and select the "Check-in here" button?
AjStone Apr 19, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Adam, you misspelled "foursquare". :)
Adam Zeis Apr 19, 2010 at 1:54 pm
I have the hardest time spelling it correctly - thanks :)
webmastir Apr 19, 2010 at 12:25 pm
meh @ foursquare
davidnyc Apr 19, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Isn't the "Friends" tab is simply the first screen you seen when you launch the Foursquare app?
thebrownguy01 Apr 19, 2010 at 12:49 pm
any idea of when this is going to drop?
phinx404 Apr 19, 2010 at 1:14 pm
cool app but none of my friends use it. in my case its pointless. user interface is nice and easy to use. i found for sign ins a little bs because i was able to sign in to a place thats almost 5min drive from here and then sign in to 3 other places second later.. could use some work in that department. none the less a sweet app but no one i know is using it.
sjafri Apr 19, 2010 at 2:01 pm
why I stillgetting vesion 1.7.0 ?
any one know the new version of foursquare ?
SJRod55 Apr 19, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Version 1.7.6 is the new pre release version. it is very different with the UI and much easier to search for locations. They have also tightened up on the GPS distances which is fine IF your BB has accurate GPS, however if like mine you are seen to be 1100 m from the place you are physically at it becomes a pain when it tells you 'your phone thinks you are to far away'
Great app. love it for playing.
Hope it just keeps getting better and better
Rod
BillDrew Apr 19, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Will it allow me to change my location manually? I do not have GPS for foursquare, only for Blackberry Maps on verizon bberry curve 8330.
sweetlittlehugs Apr 19, 2010 at 3:32 pm
What is foursquare?
xstex Apr 19, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Google is your friend.
xstex Apr 19, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Great, can't wait.
mad_eyes Apr 19, 2010 at 4:02 pm
can't wait release it now!!!
sweetlittlehugs Apr 19, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Yes google is my friend, however I thought someone might be nice enough to give the basic idea.
cadman Apr 19, 2010 at 5:15 pm
basically if you visit a venue, i.e. store, restaurant, etc. you check in to let the world you are there, etc. You can leave tips for other foursquare users like don't go to the gym on monday nights, don't order the fillet, etc.
You get points and badges and it can send updates to twitter.
sweetlittlehugs Apr 20, 2010 at 12:47 am
It sounds like something worth trying. Thanks for the info!
alain2006 Apr 19, 2010 at 6:48 pm
wish it had BIS-B :)
NikiLuv73 Apr 19, 2010 at 6:52 pm
I just started playing and this is fun. :)
I still need for find out how to get some of those badges. lol
Mwanahabari Apr 19, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Shame Gowalla dont seem to be bothering with the Blackberry!
nomochos Apr 19, 2010 at 8:40 pm
it's still 1.7.0. no update yet.
mevolcom3 Apr 19, 2010 at 8:45 pm
just tried the link provided, and i keep getting ver. 1.7.0 as well. BOO!
pete.foursquare Apr 19, 2010 at 8:51 pm
As you might have seen here (http://twitter.com/foursquare/status/12484779104) version 1.8.0 was briefly up.
We're doing one last tweak and UI testing. Once complete we'll host the build some time tomorrow!
Thanks for your patience.
-pete
davidnyc Apr 19, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Thanks Pete!
crownr0yal Apr 20, 2010 at 1:45 am
i hope they fix the battery hogging. sheesh.
psiclne Apr 20, 2010 at 2:00 am
I wished they'd find another way to catch the cheaters, cuz a lot of places that I goto, I cant even get points or get mayorships cuz it thinks im too far. Ive taken pics to prove im at the venue when I tweet to complain. The other thing is if you're not the mayor you cant fix the pin that they have as the location. So if the the person checked in from down the street, thats where the pin is marked for the location. I understand they're trying to make things harder for the cheaters, but man this makes things a lot harder for the legit people also.
bdj6020 Apr 20, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Your comment on moving the pin isn't quite accurate. A level 2 superuser can also move it.
startrak140 Apr 20, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Any news if the update is ready yet?
SuperCM Apr 20, 2010 at 3:27 pm
v1.8.2 is now available @ http://m.foursquare.com