Facebook Places isn’t currently available in the UK, officially. However, it’s perfectly possible to start testing out the service now on a desktop computer, simply by installing the free Hotspot Shield, firing it up and navigating to touch.facebook.com – it’s meant for touchscreen phones but runs on any browser just fine. We’ve already created a Facebook Places location in London without a hitch on Firefox 4, though Safari on Mac isn’t playing ball. Have a go with Facebook Places in the UK and let us know what you think of it: can it usurp Foursquare?
[Thanks for the tip, Matthew!]
