An Overview to Gowalla

Gowalla is a social networking application created by Alamofire, Inc. The application, which takes up about 0.5 MB, is available for the iPhone (iPhone OS 3.0 or later is required to use the application). For Android users, while the native application is being worked on, the mobile website for Gowalla can be visited to get access to its services. For iPhone users, Gowalla is free to download from the iTunes Store. The application was last updated on November 21, 2009. The current version (1.3.0) includes the ability to access item history and vault items.

Product Overview

Once Gowalla is downloaded onto your iPhone, simply open it to get started. You can check in at many locations, including restaurants, coffee shops, landmarks, parks, museums, etc. Check in using the application to stamp your passport. Upon check-in, you will be notified if you want to publish your location to Facebook and/or Twitter. This will help notify your friends of your current location so that they can give help advice and recommendations on what to do. They can offer tips on what to order, things to try out, and what you may wish to do next.

While checked-in, you can see what items people have left behind. You can also leave items behind for people after you to pick up. Also, when you complete a trip, you can unlock many rewards.

The goal of Gowalla is to help connect friends as well as help individuals explore new places and discover exciting new interests. By utilizing the knowledge of other individuals, Gowalla can provide recommendations and other information, such as a Featured Spots list, to help you find places you never knew existed.

Product Review

Gowalla is generally a great product that allows people to explore their surroundings in a fun and exciting way. Not only does it provide helpful information about new and old locations, but it can also help people stay connected with their friends by notifying them of current locations. Its sleek and stylish design encourages people to use the application, which additionally encourages people to get out and explore their city. The many rewards and items integrated in the application add an extra incentive to discover new places. Another great feature of Gowalla is its use of Trips that provide individuals with great trip ideas to new places.

Joining Gowalla and obtaining the application is simple. Since the application is free, there is nothing to lose, so try out the application today and see what you think! There is a good chance you may become addicted to Gowalla.