Highlight (application)
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The Highlight application | |
| Developer(s) | Highlight |
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| Development status | Active |
| Platform | iOS[1] and Android[2] |
| Type | Social Networking |
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Highlight is a social networking application for iOS and Android.[3] The application finds nearby users and shows things they have in common with a user. The application received a large update which introduced Android support on November 20, 2012.[4] On April 30, 2015, the developers announced a change of focus towards social networking via photo-sharing through their Roll [5] app.
Usage
People can register user profiles with the service by entering their information. They then leave the application running in the background, and it will notify them of people nearby.[6]
Criticism
Highlight has been criticized for its disclosing of private information to strangers.[7] Highlight requires a connection to both users' Facebook accounts and their location. The difference between Highlight and other services like Foursquare is that it shares information continuously.[8]
References
- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/highlight-people-nearby/id441534409?mt=8
- ↑ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ht.highlig&hl=en
- ↑ Lawler, Ryan (20 November 2012). "Highlight Launches Android App And New iOS App With Expanded Profiles, "High Fives," And Improved Notifications". Retrieved 13 January 2013.
- ↑ Price, Emily (20 November 2012). "Highlight Updates Its iOS App, Finally Comes To Android". Retrieved 13 January 2013.
- ↑ Roll
- ↑ Constine, Josh (24 January 2012). "Mobile App Highlight Gives You A 6th Sense About Who’s Nearby". Retrieved 13 January 2013.
- ↑ Golijan, Rosa. "Trendy iPhone app 'Highlight' is a privacy nightmare". Retrieved 13 January 2013.
- ↑ Highlight Privacy Policy Retrieved 10 May 2013.
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