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HiMyTribe is a new mobile location-aware social network, launched for iPhone users, only (at least at the moment). As expected, the dedicated application takes advantage of the iPhone’s built-in GPS receiver, “creating a location-based network that lives in real time.”
This is far from a new concept, as we’ve already seen such/similar services as Loopt and GyPSii, and it’s hard to tell at this stage what new can HiMyTribe bring to the table. Here’s what they think is their killer proposition:
Sitting at the cross section of already proven models including MeetUp, LinkedIn, craigslist.org and Google Maps, HiMyTribe takes the best features of all of these services and rolls them into one easy-to-use mobile application and is the first truly real-time person to person application for the iPhone.
Moreover, the idea is to allow users to create the so called “tribes,” which are actually groups of people they want to stay connected with and can find at any moment. People could be found based on specific mutual interests and location. In that sense, HiMyTribe thinks of itself as a service for businesses, business associates, friends, and family to locate, communicate and stay connected with the people in “their tribe.”
It’s hard to tell whether this can fly. In the meantime, you can grab the application from here. (iTunes link)
About The Author
Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
