Foursquare Labs is shutting down its City Guide app, an unexpected move as many anticipated the closure of the Swarm game, but they will open source their Places database.
Foursquare's decision to sunset the City Guide reflects evolving strategies within location-based services, shifting from app services to enhancing community accessibility with an open-source database.
The Foursquare app gamified the process of sharing locations, described by users, becoming a social networking tool. The checking in feature allowed users to earn points and even become 'mayors' of places.
Despite changing dynamics and an influx of competition in the location-based service market, Foursquare has remained relevant by innovating its offerings and now opens access to a rich database.
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