Brightkite for iPhone opens up interesting possibilities

Cleve Nettles
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October 17, 2008
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Kind of like Loopd on steroids, Brightkite is a very location aware, very open social networking service.  IF you don't mind others knowing a lot about you, you can meet like-minded people in the area around where you are who might have similar interests...or serial killers with iPhones.

 

 

Comments (3)

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | October 17, 2008 - 2:14am

They've posted a preview video, that's it.

Also the website boldly states 'available on any phone'. Really? Even my little soapbar nokia I use for tethering? On my friends' 3310? Seems a little ambitious to me..

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | October 17, 2008 - 2:18am

It's the same lameness that loopt tried. You have to spend a fortune on SMS to use it... no thanks. It uses the (free) data or no sale.

"When using Brightkite's text messaging functionality, standard rates apply."

"Brightkite's text messaging functionality is available on AT&T, Sprint, Nextel, T-Mobile®, Boost, Alltel and Suncom."

So, not *any* phone then.

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | October 19, 2008 - 1:23pm

If your phone has a web browser, you can use Brightkite without using SMS. If your data plan is free, you're all set.