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Loopt for Android Update – Browse Places and Events!

Hey Android users! Loopt is now just as cool on your phone as it is on the iPhone and BlackBerry (some might argue it’s even cooler - keep reading to find out why).

Get the update now by searching for “Loopt” in the Android Market.

 

You’ve always been able to find your friends on Loopt’s Android application, but now you can take advantage of all the local content that Loopt has to offer too. Browse event info from Metromix, Zvents, and SonicLiving and check out nearby Places with info from Zagat, Citysearch, Tasting Table and many more. Loopt’s new Android app is the perfect tool for helping you plan your next move while you're on the go!

Check out all of the things you can do with this latest version of Loopt:

• Discover the best events and places around you or your friends - browse comprehensive listings, rate them, and leave your tips
• Find out where your friends are, what they’re doing, and Ping them for more
• Share directions and other detailed information on local events and places from Zagat, Citysearch, Bing, TastingTable, Zvents, Metromix, & SonicLiving – even music clips!
• Check In to instantly share your updates with friends – show your Facebook and Twitter friends what you’re doing with photos and places in one Loopt Check In

And what's that new menu I spy? It's a grid view, and it makes jumping to your favorite features in Loopt even easier! Wow, even the iPhone and BlackBerry versions of Loopt don't have that...yet. ;)

Don’t forget - Loopt is available on over 100 devices across all of the major U.S. carriers. To download Loopt, visit www.loopt.com on your phone’s mobile browser.

It’s All on the Map

There’s an update out in the App Store for the Loopt application on the iPhone and iPod touch. Go get it.  

You may have noticed the evolution in the last few major updates for Loopt. We initially added Places content to Loopt so you could find the right restaurants, bars, etc. to go to once you’ve met up with your nearby friends. Our next major update incorporated Events to provide you with comprehensive, real-time info on concerts, shows, etc. happening nearby (complete with music clips). With this update, we are making sure you can easily view these Places and Events on the same Map tab where you see where your friends are. We’ve always thought maps are the easiest way to visualize information on what’s going on around you, so now you can check out who’s around, what to do, and where to go ALL on a single screen. 

Here’s what’s new in this latest version of Loopt for the iPhone and iPod touch: 

• Improved Map tab shows local events and places results from Pulse in addition to friends 
• Filter Pulse tab results by keywords or categories (restaurants, bars, coffee, family) 
• General performance enhancements 

Go to www.loopt.com/iphone to learn more about Loopt for the iPhone and iPod touch.

The Vision Behind Loopt Pulse for the iPad

Loopt has always been about discovering the world around you. With the Loopt app, we help you immediately connect to the friends, places, and events that matter the most to you while you’re on the go. With the Loopt Mix app, we introduce you to the people nearby that you wish you knew so you can make new friends. With the brand new Loopt Pulse app for the iPad, we’re now letting you explore places to go and things to do with your friends in beautiful photo and map views before you even step out the door. 

As Sam says, “[The iPad] is the first device with an interface that makes photos the natural way to interact with information...it will sit somewhere between the mobility of a cell phone and a laptop and so we tried to design Loopt Pulse to fit that mode of functionality. [Loopt Pulse] is a great experience when you’re sitting at home on a couch, it’s a great experience when you’re sitting at Starbucks trying to figure out where you’re going to go next...” 

Watch this demo of Loopt Pulse for the iPad with Alok and Sam for more: 

Go to www.loopt.com/looptpulse to learn more about Loopt Pulse on the iPad. 

Loopt Pulse for the iPad

Loopt is excited to launch Loopt Pulse - a brand new application for the iPad designed to let you explore places to go and things to do with your friends. Some of the highlights include: 

• Browse beautiful photo and map views of places and events. Share them with your friends with just a tap. 
• Experience restaurants, bars, and other places nearby through photos and detailed reviews. 
• Get comprehensive, real-time info on the concerts, shows, and other events happening nearby – even music clips! 
• Find out where your own friends like to go to eat, drink, and play. Share your recommendations by logging into Loopt Pulse with Facebook Connect.   

Loopt Pulse for the iPad is available for free from the App Store. Go to www.loopt.com/looptpulse to learn more about Loopt Pulse on the iPad. 

Read the press release »

The Newer Loopt for iPhone and iPod touch.

Hi all, 

Thanks for being patient with us. We released the new Loopt last week but it had some performance issues so, since then, we’ve been working around the clock to get them fixed. In addition, we’ve also tried to address some of the great feedback we’ve been getting from the Loopt community. 

You’ll be happy to hear that the newer Loopt for the iPhone and iPod touch is now available in the App Store. 

Here are the improvements: 

• Much faster load times and performance improvements
• Push notifications enabled
• Easier to find Friends Map
• Defaults to previously used tab

Check out the new Loopt demo video:

 

Hope you enjoy it, 
The Loopt Team

Maybe we should make a Loopt Fail Whale

Hi all,

Here’s the good news: the new Loopt for the iPhone and iPod touch is now available in the App Store. Yay! 

The bad news: we expect heavy volume in the coming days as people update and this means you will probably be experiencing some unfortunate performance issues – such as really extreme slowness.

We’re working around the clock to fix these issues but some of them are going to require us to submit an update to the App Store. We’ll keep you posted on our progress via Twitter so make sure to follow us there if you want updates.  

Cool,
The Loopt Team 

p.s. - If you want to see how the new Loopt for iPhone and iPod touch should work when it’s running smoothly, be sure to check out the video.

Loopt Mix: More Features, More Fun, New App

Loopt Mix—the service that introduces you to the people nearby that you wish you knew—is growing up! Starting today, Loopt Mix is available for the iPhone or iPod touch as its own application in the Apple App Store.

We’ve decided to make Loopt Mix a stand-alone application so that we can pack it with the features you’ve been asking us for, such as real-time, in-app chat, the ability to upload multiple photos, and much more.

Since launching Loopt Mix last year, we’ve received an overwhelmingly positive response from the Loopt community: like Brad, who found a surfing buddy on Loopt Mix, or Topher, who was reunited with a long-lost friend on Loopt Mix. Loopt Mix is a simple and fun way to connect with others nearby in the real world who share your interests. It’s ideal for those who are looking for new friends to go to events with, getting to know someone over coffee, or new to town—almost anything you can imagine.

Feature highlights include:

   

- Free messaging with people around the country on Loopt Mix!
- Browse profiles of interesting people near you.
- Real-time, in-app chat with push notifications.
- Post multiple photos and status updates to introduce yourself.
- Use likes / tags and search filters to connect in the real world.

Try it out for yourself. Go to the App Store on your iPhone or iPod touch and search “Loopt Mix.” It’s free – just create a profile to start meeting the people you wish you knew. You can click here to download it now too.

Like previous versions of Loopt Mix, we don't show you the exact location of other members of the Loopt community, just approximately how close they are. You're always in full control—you can easily change your privacy settings.

Leave a comment and let us know how you like it.

Learn more about Loopt Mix >>

iPod touch, meet Loopt

No need to be jealous of your friends with iPhones anymore because Loopt is now available on the iPod touch. Although the iPod touch is not a mobile phone, with Loopt you can connect to WiFi spots to see who’s around, what to do, and where to go.

Feature highlights:

 

-see where your friends are via interactive maps
-share status, photos, and comments on Loopt Journals
-explore places recommended by services like Yelp
-meet new people nearby on Loopt Mix
-easily update all your web sites, blogs, and other social networks (such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.) using Loopt Link

Just go to the App Store on your iPod touch and search “Loopt.” It’s free - you’ll just have to verify your mobile phone number first to log-in. You can click here to download it now too.

The iPod touch provides a great opportunity for interacting and contributing to the Loopt community. As Apple’s acting CEO, Tim Cook, said, “the iPod touch more than doubled year-over-year…the sum of iPhone plus iPod touch is now about 37 million units and so, it provides an enormous platform for developers to develop on…”¹

We’re hoping this means that you’ll find more friends to connect with on the Loopt network.

Beyond the iPod touch, Loopt is available on over 100 mobile devices including iPhone, Blackberry, and Android, across all the major U.S. carriers (AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, MetroPCS, Boost, and T-Mobile).

Learn more about Loopt on the iPod touch »

Reference: 
1. Seeking Alpha

Loopt iPhone Update!: Facebook Connect

Loopt is now integrated with Facebook Connect – this means you can add your Facebook friends to your Loopt network and share your Loopt updates on Facebook. Download it now here!

FB Connect is an exciting advance in our efforts to continue to build a robust and vibrant Loopt community by leveraging the Facebook network. This is our 2nd major release on the iPhone this year and it builds on our last update.

Here’s how you link your Loopt account with FB Connect. Go to the Settings tab and click on "Link to Facebook". You can adjust your FB Connect settings to Find Friends, Update Status, or Update Feeds. When you’re done, make sure to hit the "Save" button at the top right. You’ll be prompted to connect to your Facebook account in order to complete the link.

Now that you’re linked and you’ve turned on the Find Friends option (why wouldn’t you?), you can view and add your Facebook friends who also use Loopt! Go to the Add Friends screen and click on "Facebook Friends" to find more friends (access the Add Friends screen by tapping the "+" on top right of your Map or Friends tab). Turn on the Update Status or Update Feeds options to use Loopt to quickly and easily post updates to Facebook that include photos and locations (here’s an example). Don’t miss out on making your Facebook updates more interesting and pretty.

There are other goodies to take note of on the Settings tab. Click on "Set Alerts" to choose if and how to receive alerts for Pings & Pongs, Friends Invitations, and New Comments. We added this functionality because many members of the Loopt community have requested the ability to receive e-mail notifications on their Loopt activity.

We at Loopt continue to work hard to improve the Loopt service and make sure you’re able to use Loopt with all your friends. Loopt Link already allows you to simultaneously update and share your Loopt experiences with locations and photos on web sites, blogs, and other social networks such as Twitter, MySpace, etc. and Loopt-FB Connect integration is a nice addition to this offering. Now you can share your Loopt experiences even more broadly within and outside of the Loopt network.

We hope you like it! Leave us a comment and let us know what you think.

p.s. – We’re aware that some of you are experiencing crashing issues when clicking on the "Facebook Friends" button and we’re working on it. For now, try out this quick fix that a member of the Loopt community has posted (thanks dukes!):

Get Your Loopt iPhone Update! Easily Discover and Add Friends

We hear ya! Introducing Loopt version 1.5: the easier way to discover and add friends on Loopt. Available now in the Apple App Store for free – go here to download it.

Let’s do the grand tour. Tap the “+” or “Add Friends” button on your Friends tab. In addition to adding friends to Loopt from your contacts or via entering mobile numbers, you can now view and add friends from “Friends you may know”. Clicking on “Friends you may know” displays friends of friends who aren’t currently in your Friend List. Now you can quickly send them a friend request without knowing their mobile number.

Okay, back to your Friends tab for some more fun. When you tap on a specific friend, there’s a nice new interface with two tabs. There’s the familiar Journal tab which displays all of your friend’s status updates and a new Profile tab that allows you to see who that specific friend is friends with. Go to the Profile tab and tap on “See Friends” to browse through their friends, explore common friends, and add new ones. They just have to accept your friend request :) .

Finally, some of you on the iPhone may notice banner ads in a few spots. This marks the very early phase of testing ads in our service and we want to hear what you think. The results of these early tests combined with your feedback will shape how we deliver ads in the future. We’re already working on new, innovative ad formats that leverage location to deliver more relevant and actionable offers. If we can deliver ads that are valuable to both you and advertisers, then everyone wins. Plus, it allows us to continue to offer Loopt for free – which we think is the biggest win of all.

We’re always working to make your Loopt experience as valuable, informative, and fun as possible. After all, Loopt is a lot more fun with more friends, right? You can look forward to more features in the near future such as Facebook Connect that make it even easier to find and add friends to your Loopt network.

We continue to rely heavily on all the great feedback that the Loopt community has provided us. Speaking of which, how do you like the new version? Leave us a comment and let us know! Go ahead, we’re listening…

p.s. – Please visit our FAQs for more info.