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March 8, 2012 06:10 am GMT

Facebook Becomes Location Backbone That Lets Apps Import Checkins From Each Other

Facebook Location APIsFacebook has confirmed with me that its new location APIs let any third-party app import and display the checkins as well as location-tagged posts published to Facebook by other apps. This turns Facebook into a location backbone that can power serendipitous meetups and other geo-functionality no matter which apps you and your friends use.Bliss -- soon you won't have to use every location app simultaneously, you'll just pick your favorite.

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