Description
"Localmind iPhone app is the future of local crowdsourcing" - NY Times
"Genius Idea: Adding a Q&A layer on top of checkins." - Mashable
"Finally, check-in services have a more practical purpose." - Business Insider
"When it comes to community-assisted local Q&A, this is definitely *the* app to watch." - GigaOm
WHAT IS LOCALMIND?
Localmind helps you figure out where to go, what to do, and what's happening around town right now by instantly connecting you to local experts and people out right right now. Find out how long the wait at the restaurant is, what the best hiking trail in your city is, or what set is playing at the Arcade Fire concert right now.
"I've seen a TON of different location-based apps...but today I was introduced to one that actually is useful AT SXSW: Localmind." -- Robert Scoble
"I felt that I was using a control panel for the world. Like I had a robot doing my bidding. The coolest feeling that I've never had before." -- User
"It's been a dream of mine to have something like this" -- User
HOW DOES LOCALMIND WORK?
Localmind leverages users existing check-in behaviors such that each time you check in through Foursquare or Facebook (though checking in is not required to use Localmind) you become available to be asked questions about that location. Also, each time you check in you build your expertise in the Localmind community for that location. We then connect you to someone that needs information about that location, or to someone that has information you need. Community based mobile real-time omniscience at your fingertips.
ASK QUESTIONS
Send a question to any place in the world, ask about anything
ANSWER QUESTIONS
Help fellow users by answering questions about places you are currently at, or places you know a lot about.
SEE LOCAL ACTIVITY
See questions and answers others have been asking and answering around you, in real-time.
SHOW OFF YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Each time you answer a question, or check-in, or do anything that proves your knowledge about a place, you earn karma points for those areas. Questions that other users have about that place are routed to you, allowing you to use your experience to help fellow users while solidifying your expertise and showing your friends how much you really know.
HAVE FUN!
But remember, with great power comes great responsibility.
Use of Localmind is subject to the Terms of Use described at: http://www.localmind.com/legal/terms
What's New in Version 2.0
The biggest update in the history of Localmind is here!
You can now get answers to questions about any location, anywhere, anytime, by tapping into the rich expertise of Localmind users in your city or around the world! Beyond simply asking about a specific place (e.g. restaurant, bar, etc.), you can now find out what the best hiking trail in your city is, where the cheapest parking downtown is, and where to take your date on Friday night. Use the map to pick the part of town you're interested in, type your question, and local experts in that area — and topic, if you choose one — will answer in real-time. Go ahead, try it out!
What else is new?
1. Pass on questions that you'd rather not answer -- simply tap the "Pass" button.
2. Jump to anyplace in the world -- tap the search icon at the top left of the map.
3. If you haven't seen the new profile tab, you're missing out. Update your profile picture, write a short bio, and much more.
Customer Reviews
Such a great concept, with spot on execution
A friend of mine told me about this app, and I loved the concept as soon as I heard it explained. When I downloaded it, I was blown away by the attention to detail -- from the signup process, to the tutorial they walk you through, to the question asking process. My one qualm is that I wish I could get started earlier without being forced through the tutorial. I'm trying to figure out how to earn karma points and become an expert, but I think I'm getting it. Can't wait to use this app more when the opportunity arises.
Great feature set
An original, well-executed idea, Localmind takes the guess work out of city life and helps you (while letting you also help others) answer local questions. Fun, easy to use, and actually helpful!
Fun and useful
Very useful when on the road.
- Free
- Category: Social Networking
- Updated: Feb 15, 2012
- Version: 2.0
- Size: 10.3 MB
- Language: English
- Seller: Localmind, Corp.
- © 2011 Localmind, Corp.
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
