“Foursquare who?” asks Google, as they roll out 60 check-in offers in Austin, Texas, to coincide with the SXSW nerdfest. All users have to do is check into the business, say a cafe, and see if they’re offering any special deals. Over time, you will be awarded special status, as either a “Regular,” “VIP” or “Guru,” with businesses able to offer these different levels various “unlockable” offers. Google Latitude = officially now a real-life video game. [Google Blog]
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Pick Up Great Unlockable Deals by Checking Into Places on Google Latitude
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