AroundU Connect
FADI ALMIR HOUSEN Social Networking iPhoneiPadiPod touch
AroundU Connect is a free Social Networking app for iPhone and iPad by FADI ALMIR HOUSEN. Requires iOS 16.4. Updated February 15, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 17 MB
- Age 17+
- Updated
- Feb 15
- 2026 · v1.1
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About AroundU Connect
AroundU - Bluetooth Discovery- The First App to Use Bluetooth Technology for Real-World Connections Revolutionary Technology - A World First AroundU is the FIRST app ever to use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to discover people who are literally in the same physical place as you. No GPS, no location sharing—just pure BLE proximity detection. Whether you're at a café, bar, event, or any social setting, AroundU connects you with those who are actually there, right now. Your Social Profile, Wherever You Go Your complete social profile travels with you everywhere. Create a profile with multiple photos, bio, interests, and social links. Let others discover you instantly—no need to exchange contact info. Your digital identity is always with you. Key Features: Revolutionary BLE Discovery The first app to use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for proximity-based discovery. Automatically detect people in the same physical space as you—within a 10-30 meter range. No location tracking, no GPS—just pure BLE detection. See who's around you in real-time. Instant Messaging Start conversations with people you're interested in. Send text messages and photos in real-time. Privacy & Safety • Force quit or shutdown the app to toggle your visibility off • Block users you don't want to interact with • Control who can see your social links User Ratings & Connection Requests Rate interactions and send/receive connection requests to build meaningful connections. Photo Sharing Share photos in conversations and build your profile gallery. How It Works: 1. Create Your Portable Profile- Set up your profile with photos, bio, interests, and social links 2. Enable BLE Discovery - Turn on Bluetooth to activate proximity detection 3. Discover People in Your Space** - See profiles of people literally in the same place as you, detected via BLE 4. Connect & Chat - View profiles, send connection requests, and start conversations Perfect For: Coffee shops, bars, events, co-working spaces, university campuses, and anywhere you want to meet new people. Privacy & Technology: AroundU uses revolutionary Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology for proximity-based discovery. As the first app to leverage BLE for social discovery, we've created a unique way to connect. Discovery happens through BLE scanning—no GPS, no location tracking. Your social profile travels with you, making every location a networking opportunity. Requirements: • iOS 16.4 or later • Bluetooth enabled • Internet connection required • Physical device (works best on real devices) Start Connecting Today Download AroundU—the first app to use BLE technology for discovering people in your exact location. Your social profile travels with you, making every space a networking opportunity. Experience the future of proximity-based social networking.
What’s new
Version 1.1 · Updated February 15, 2026
-Changed profile creation to multi pages instead of single one. -Added save user for later option. -Added an early adopter message. -Removed demo mode. -Fixed some UI bugs and issue.
App privacy
The developer, FADI ALMIR HOUSEN, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Name, Other User Contact Info
- User Content: Photos or Videos, Other User Content
- Identifiers: User ID
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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