With the Bloomsburg Fair now in session, I was reminded of something that I was looking at a few days back.

Apple recently pushed its iOS6 update, with an update for almost all newer Apple devices. This update touted [supposedly] 200+ new fixes, features, and improvements. Of these new features included a new set of many of the default apps that are present on a device. One that I found interesting is called "Find Friends." The app allows you to let certain other friends know your location, either permanently or for a short period of time. If the word "permanently" irks you do not worry: its only when you have the app set to broadcast you location.

I have actually thought about such an app in the past, and am surprised it hasn't been adopted until now. With the fair now in session, people often times want to meet up with their friends. With how large the fair is, there could be many of your friends at the fair. Instead of posting on Facebook and hoping they see it or sending everyone a text message, you could just use the "Find Friends" app and it would tell you who is at the Bloomsburg Fair (as long as you and your friends both have the app and decide to let it broadcast that you are at the fair).

I think this is a great idea, as you can easily find people who are near you quickly, assuming they want to be found. I don't really see a privacy problem as users can turn it off and even when on, must grant particular people full or temporary privilege to their location.