Foursquare's decision to sunset the City Guides app reflects a shift back to their roots, focusing on Swarm while acknowledging the nostalgia tied to their original platform.
Dennis Crowley expressed his sadness over the closure of the City Guides app, noting 'I have been in a real funk these last few days over this news,' highlighting his emotional attachment to the product.
The email sent to users described the decision as 'tough,' indicating that the end of the City Guides app marks a significant change in Foursquare's direction, after many years of contributions.
Crowley reminisced about the early days of Foursquare, recognizing that the platform once leveraged location data to create unique experiences, now overshadowed by safety concerns in today's digital landscape.