Path originally came out last year right after Instagram and was, essentially, an awkward way to share photos with a few friends. The design felt stale and the concept seemed very “me too!”. I could never figure out what the application was supposed to be. The company who made Path came out with an application, not long after, called With. With was a application for sharing who you were with. Again, awkward. I was impressed earlier this week when Path relaunched.

Path is essentially a private social network for you and your friends. You can only have up to twenty-five followers and no more. Path allows you to share photos, who you are with, your location, what you are listening to, thoughts, and when you are asleep. That last one, sleep, may sound weird and personal but remember this is for your friends and who could not benefit from letting people close to you know when you are asleep? I hate hearing my phone buzz while I am asleep.

My friends and I all got on board with the relaunch of Path this week. My followers on Twitter and Tumblr do not need to know what I am doing in my personal life but it is fun to have a way to share that with your friends. The great design of the application? That is a bonus.

More About Path

• Path’s Website
• MG Siegler on Path

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