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The world is growing smaller and more interconnected thanks to technology, but that doesn’t mean that society has stopped caring about location-based services. While the global mindset is strong, more niche communities have their own wants and needs, so there have been a surge of services to help cater to specific people in particular areas.

Take, for example, Lonely Planet Friends. This is an app that connects lone travelers to other travelers in the area. There are dozens of similar apps for people looking to party, date or just meet a new friend. Even large companies like Virgin America has jumped on the location-based service bandwagon. Their San Francisco terminal actually checks in on Foursquare!

Whatever your locale or niche, there is an app or tech gadget to suit your fancy.

Location-Based Social Mapping
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Map Phones
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Social Media Airports
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Social Media Check-Ins
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Global Relay Race for Marketing
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Ride Sharing via iPhone
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Crowdsourced Gardening
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Location Based Gaming
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Social Shopping Networks
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GPS Hook-Ups
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Matchmaking Mobile Phones
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Promotional Credit Card Apps
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Location-Based Cameras
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Social Media Stalking Apps
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Search Engine Geo Apps
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Charitable Location-Based Apps
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Location-Based Film Screenings
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Social Media Partying
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Location-Based Motivation Apps
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Location-Based Improv Apps
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Secret Location Apps
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Android-Powered Auto Stereos
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Location-Based Microlistings
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Gay Guy Finding Apps
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Location-Based Movie Promos
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Subway-Exclusive WIFI
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Location-Based Flashbacks
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Location-Based Medicine Deals
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Location-Based Language Lessons
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Coffee Giant Tea Shops
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Location-Based Albums
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Location-Based Messaging Apps
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Location-Based Online Bulletins
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Real-World Adventure Apps
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Real-Life Social Media Mayors
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Location-Based Friend Tools
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Location-Based Mobile Apps
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Location-Based Liquor
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Hyper-Targeted Check-Ins
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Friend-Tracking Tools
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