SocialScope, the BlackBerry app billing itself as “a mobile inbox for your social networks,” has released a new version (v0.9.5.81-0) of its beta application.
The primary changes in the new version:
- Foursquare integration (now alongside Twitter, Facebook, Flickr)
- Twitter lists
If you aren’t aware, Foursquare is a location-based social network combining geographic context with gaming elements. I’m fascinated with it thanks to its myriad marketing opportunities, but unfortunately there’s no way to use it on a BlackBerry right now aside from a less-than-satisfying mobile site (there’s an app in closed beta testing right now, but I haven’t received an invite yet).
The new SocialScope app almost negates the need for a stand-alone Foursquare app entirely. Using the Foursquare API, the app accesses your BlackBerry’s GPS functionality to determine your location (no news on how it works on older models) and lets you check-in to places quickly and easily.
(Note the built-in typo in the standard “off the grid” messages)
While SocialScope has supported creating groups of users in the app itself for a while, the latest update also supports Twitter lists, allowing you to display your pre-created lists, add to existing lists or create new lists from scratch.
SocialScope has already won its place as my BlackBerry Twitter app of choice due to its user-friendly interface and easy integration of other social networks, but this easily cements its spot.
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SocialScope (BlackBerry social app, single stream inbox) incorporates #Foursquare and#Twitter Lists [link to post] (Via @davefleet)
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RT @foursquare: Blackberry users, @SocialScope using API to allow @foursquare checkins (private beta, but take a look!) [link to post]
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RT @foursquare: Blackberry users, @SocialScope using our API to allow @foursquare checkins (private beta, take a look) [link to post]
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Stupid private betas. Grr. RT @foursquare: Hey Blackberry users, @SocialScope using our API to allow checkins [link to post]
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RT @foursquare: Hey Blackberry users, @SocialScope using R API 2 allow @foursquare checkins [link to post]
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@hauntingxealot This might help you with Foursquare on the Blackberry- SocialScope: http://www.socialscope.net More info: [link to post]
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Finally, some #Blackberry love @SocialScope using @foursquare API to allow checkins (private beta) [link to post] – just signed up!
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Hey Blackberry users, @SocialScope using our API to allow @foursquare checkins (private beta, but take a look!) [link to post]
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Good news! RT @foursquare Hey Blackberry users, @SocialScope using our API to allow @foursquare checkins (private beta) [link to post]
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RT @foursquare: Hey BB users, @SocialScope using our API 2 allow @foursquare checkin [link to post] // wow Lite users screwed again!!
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RT @foursquare: Hey BB users, @SocialScope using our API 2 allow @foursquare checkin [link to post] // wow Lite users screwed again…
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@SocialScope Is this open to current users? My app is saying no new updates. (private beta, but take a look!) [link to post]
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RT @foursquare: Hey users, @SocialScope using our API to allow @foursquare checkins (private beta, but take a look!) [link to post]
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SocialScope Incorporates Foursquare, Twitter Lists. [link to post]
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RT @davefleet SocialScope Incorporates Foursquare, Twitter Lists [link to post]
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SOCIALSCOPE INCORPORATES FOURSQUARE, TWITTER LISTS ~ [link to post] (via @davefleet)
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SocialScope Incorporates Foursquare, Twitter Lists: [link to post]
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