Loopt, a popular social-mapping app for mobile phones is evolving into a mobile match-maker.
A new app, called Loopt Mix, has much of the same functionality as the feature integrated with the Loopt app, including the ability to browse profiles of people near you. Mix now includes real-time, in-app chat with push notifications.
It lets you use “likes,” similar to Facebook, to indicate your preference for someone; status update, and also includes the ability to filter search within the app.
Loopt Mix, primarily focused on dating and love connections, lets you see a list of people, profiles/interests, their latest status, ranked by their approximate distance to you.
With the new Loopt Mix, you can:
- Browse profiles of interesting people near you.
- Real-time, in-app chat with push notifications.
- Post multiple photos and status updates to introduce yourself.
- Free messaging with people around the country on Loopt Mix!
- Use likes / tags and search filters to connect in the real world.
“Loopt Mix” has a background running capability and can be downloaded here. Their Looptblog.com has more information.
Competitors include Whrrl, Brightkite and FourSquare.
Foursquare is partnering with Bay Area Rapid Transit, with the goal of encouraging public transit use. You can check in from different venues and earn badges and points for doing different types of things – like a “gym rat” badge if you check in 10 times at a gym during a 30-day period.
