March 7th, 2013

Local Discovery App Spindle Debuts Google Now-Like “Search Alerts” Which Match Nearby Happenings To Your Personal Interests

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Spindle, the location discovery app from former Microsoft engineers backed by $2.3 million in funding from Polaris, Greylock, Lerer, SV Angel and others, is today releasing the biggest update to its iPhone application yet. With version 2.0, the app introduces keyword-based search, configurable and personalized “search alerts,” and expands its coverage to include Austin, Chicago and Seattle. → Read More

December 12th, 2012

Location Discovery App Spindle’s New Alerts Anticipates Questions Before They’re Asked

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iOS app Spindle just launched Spindle Alerts, which provides customized and timely alerts about events and special deals at each user’s favorite places. Co-founder Pat Kinsel told me Spindle Alerts sets itself apart from services like Foursquare Radar by not only recommending nearby places and events to users, but also using the company’s search technology to decide how interesting and useful an… → Read More

November 15th, 2012

Latest Spindle For iOS Hits The Store: Discovery That’s Great For Businesses And Consumers, Raises $2.3M

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Spindle, an app that aids with social discovery, has just launched its latest version for iOS. It not only helps you explore the areas around you, it will be a great place for businesses to promote themselves and where they live on social networks like Twitter.

The company has also raised a $2.3 million round of funding from an impressive list of investors: Polaris Ventures, Greylock Partners… → Read More