Mobile LBS Applications on Facebook

Here is a an overview of the top Facebook applications that offer location and mobile services for Mobile Social Networking. Each of them allows users in the relevant countries to download a client a find friends by location.

FindMe

http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=6643114437

Let your friends know where you are and find out where they are personally, automatically and securely via your smartphone.

You are in complete control of what your friends see, “At home”, “Office”, “Playing Soccer”, “Walking the dog”, “Surfing”, “Yoga” etc. If you haven’t named a place your position will just show up as “Unknown”. and you can always “Go Dark” if you dont want to be seen.

If you want, you can add additional location information like zip or post code to a favourite place so FindMe can show your friends a map or directions to where you are. Great for organising impromtu parties or raves

FindMe works with all Mobile phones. It does not require GPS or additional hardware. Automatic operation is currently available for BlackBerry and Windows Mobile Smartphones and in progress for Symbian and Palm OS.

Only your last named position and the time you were there is shown. No information about your location history is stored or recorded.

Sniff

http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=5860198610&ref=s

|- Find friends in real time!
Sniff Nordic lets you easily find your facebook friends, but you can also find your other friends since Sniff is integrated with the carrier friendfinder.

|- Total Privacy
Don’t worry, you’ll have full control over who can locate you, and your location will NEVER be shared with anyone without your permission.

|- Supported Carriers
Currently, S.N.I.F.F. is supported on 3 (Sweden and Denmark) and Telenor (Sweden).

|- Sign Up!
Registration is simple: add this application, enter your mobile number, and you’re ready to go.

|- Pricing
Pricing: Signup is free, and you will see a charge of 2Kr for each real-time location request on your mobile phone bill.

|- Why?
Unlike other applications, Sniff uses mobile location technology to provide location in real-time! No need to ever update your location.

The GRID

http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=6328408788&ref=s
The next step in social networking. Through your cellphone, The GRID positions you on a streetmap, shows you great locations in the area and gets you chatting to your friends at rates much cheaper than SMS.

I am here
On Facebook, The GRID can show friends where you are and add a streetmap to your Facebook profile.

Events
Make sure no one gets lost on their way to your party. With The GRID you can add a South African street map to your Facebook event and even show the directions directly on your profile!

Note: Available for South African mobile phone subscribers only.

If you have any questions, problems or feedback please e-mail support@thegrid.co.za or visit www.thegrid.co.za for more.

Whereboutz

http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=18226799896&ref=s
Whereboutz are you and your friends?

• Share your location and let friends know what you’re up to.
• See where your friends are and what they’re doing.
• Meet up fast with a map of nearby friends showing what they’re up to.
• Keep in touch with real-time alerts when friends update their whereboutz.
• Post updates easily on Facebook or your cell phone with a FREE mobile app!

Download FREE mobile app now - open the web browser on your phone and go to m.whereboutz.com
 

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