My Town has quickly become one of the most popular location-based apps around, with more than 4.5 million users. It has achieved this success by moving beyond simple check-ins and adding a fun gaming element to the app. That said, it’s not something that’s suitable for younger users — or even young teens. While the privacy issues are not as worrying as apps like Fourquare and InCrowd, there’s still the potential for users to inadvertantly reveal their location to strangers.

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