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What Are Badoo Super Powers?

Monday April 30, 2012

Want to stand out among Badoo users? Super Powers are a premium feature which allow users to get featured in a number of ways among those you want to reach most.

In addition to enjoying your photo in the Spotlight panel of the social network, Badoo users can also enjoy such perks as personalized searches, Invisible profile viewing and more.

Super Powers can be enabled with Badoo credits, available for purchase online or with your Android or iPhone devices.

Today, learn more about the benefits of Badoo Super Powers and how they can lead to a better experience and more matches.

Read the Whole Article: 10 Benefits of Badoo Super Powers.

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How to Purchase Badoo Credits

Monday April 30, 2012

While Badoo is a free service for meeting new friends and romantic interests, Super Powers are extended paid features which help get you noticed in a very crowded community of users on this dual chat and social network.

Activating your Super Powers is the same across all platforms, whether you use PC, mobile web, Android or iPhone to access Badoo: You must have credits to use the paid features.

Today, learn how to purchase Badoo credits in just a few easy steps and among the multiple payment options available. Plus, discover ways to earn free credits, too:

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Download Badoo for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

Sunday April 29, 2012

Badoo for iPhone

Want to make friends or find dates on your iPhone? The Badoo for iPhone app is a great way to do both.

The sister product to the Badoo website, this instant messaging and online dating service is a great way to meet people in your local area or anywhere else in the world.

Fill out a social networking profile, browse through available locals in the "Encounter" feature, upgrade your superpowers and connect with more people directly from your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad devices.

In addition to learning how to download Badoo in our new guide for beginners, you can also learn how to:

Get Started: Download Badoo for iPhone

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What is Badoo?

Sunday April 29, 2012

One part instant messaging service, one part social networking site, Badoo is a up-and-coming service stateside but has been used across the pond to meet new friends and find potential love interests since 2006.

Whether you want to find someone for dating, an activity partner or just a friend who shares similar interests, Badoo offers an exciting way to do it with colorful profiles, photos, video, IM and more.

Additionally, you can Badoo anywhere and on any device for free.

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