JoinMe iPhone app locates friends without anonymity
updated 07:45 pm EDT, Mon July 13, 2009
JoinMe locator iPhone app
mobya has released its first iPhone application, JoinMe, which can be used to locate contacts who also have an iPhone. The software differs from similar applications, such as Google Latitude, because it sends an invitation which can be accepted or declined. After the request has been accepted, users can follow the radar to find the person, making it useful for connecting with friends at the mall or to keep tabs on locations of children. The application also displays the distance of the contact and the time until arrival by calculating their speed relative to distance.
JoinMe requires the iPhone 3.0 firmware and works with all three iPhone generations. The app must be installed on both the sending and receiving phones, while Apple's Push notification service is used to send approval requests and location updates. JoinMe can be downloaded for free from the App Store.
