Facebook Places in UK Facebook-Location.jpg It is the social networking's location based search, specially available for smartphones allows you to know exactly where your friend is located. Yet another measure by Facebook to screw up your privacy. They seem to be pioneers in this. Sharing about where you are could be fun at sometimes but not always as some could raise concerns about security concerns for sharing too much of information. To disable: Account >>> Privacy settings >>> Custom >>> Customize settings >> Places I check into >>> Only me! If you don't want to appear in search for "People nearby" : Disable the option. This application is definitely cool but few disadvantages depending on the circumstances. Orte | Facebook I'm still not sure what else are the features! Google for more. Best, Concert, Ever. Easily share where you are, what you're doing and the friends you're with right from your mobile. Check in and your update will appear on the Place page, your friends' News Feeds and your Wall. Tag the friends you're with so they can be part of your update. Appear in "Here now" to friends and others nearby who are also checked in. Connect with friends nearby "I'm just down the street!" Never miss another chance to connect when you happen to be in the same place at the same time. Browse status updates of friends checked in nearby. After checking in, tap "Here now" to see who else is checked in where you are.