Foursquare, the smart phone service that lets you “check in” to restaurants, bars and wherever else you want to tell friends you’re at, is trying to help you discover new places.
A new version of its application will include a new button, “explore,” which replaces the current “tips” section.
Foursquare co-founder Dennis Crowley said the idea is to find things near you, including the unexpected. So Foursquare might recommend a new burrito joint based on your check-in history, or on what your friends like. A new search function, meanwhile, lets you type in keywords such as “margaritas outside” or “date night” and get suggestions for where to go.