Location-information is a link between the virtual and the physical world. It’s a key context that gives every information useful meaning. Even if the information has 140 signs. Twitter and Foursquare are reportedly partnering to introduce geo-based features like check-ins and local recommendations, along with location-specific content.

Twitter already offers some location-based features. Starting from identifying users location when they sign up to Twitter and finishing with geotagging tweets. Compared to Foursquare this is a kindergarten of spatial-awareness. Business Insider reports that an unnamed Twitter spokesperson called location a “vehicle of discovery,” but declined to confirm the partnership. Twitter’s interest in location is also proved by hiring of Foursquare’s a Geo lead engineer David Blackman.

Twitter reports 284 million of active  monthly users. 80% of them are mobile users, which means that  around 230 million people could potentially share their location via Twitter. This is a huge potential, especially knowing that Twitter has recently started to actively promote their advertising services.  The first effects of this partnership could be possibly visible in Q2, 2015. We will keep you up to date on all the latest news.

source: Business Insider