Loopt.com just got better!

Loopt is one of my favorite apps....This just off their blog - and it is GREAT!

Today we're launching what I think is one of the best features we've ever developed: Loopt Mix.  Loopt is about helping people connect with other people and cool places in the real world, but until now it's been limited to people you already know.  We get requests every day from users who want to use Loopt to meet new people near them -- at a conference, in a bar, or in their neighborhood -- and now they can.

To get Loopt Mix, go to the Apple App Store on your iPhone and search for "Loopt", or follow thislink to take you to the application on iTunes.

Loopt Mix is pretty simple -- you enter as much or as little information as you'd like in a public profile and then start browsing the profiles of other users near you.  You can search for users based on shared interests and community membership.  When you find someone interesting, you can send them an anonymized message through the service via email, not text messaging.  We don't show you the exact location of other users, just approximately how close they are.  And you're always in full control--it's easy to turn the feature off or change your privacy settings.

We’re thrilled to be announcing some community partnerships today and will be adding more in the coming weeks. Loopt Mix is a great way for online communities to help their users connect in the real world.

So next time you’re at a conference and not sure who to talk to, or in a bar and too shy to strike up a conversation, check out Loopt Mix — you’ll be able to find the right people to meet and then do so easily. We think it’s going to be a lot of fun and really helpful.