Brightkite Permanently Checks Out of Checkins

The news comes as Brightkite readies to release a checkin-free version of its Android application that swaps out the old place streams for group texting altogether. Later this month, these features will evaporate from the other applications as well. Location will still remain a part of the apps as users can share their location with each text. Brightkite users have until December 31 to pack up the