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Global Nomad · 02-06-2009, 02:54 PM

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Spy on your family, friends with new program

05:47 AEST Thu Feb 5 2009
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Google have unveiled a new feature that allows users to track the location on Google Maps of friends or family using a mobile smartphone.

Google Latitude uses Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to show the "approximate" whereabouts on a Google Map of users who opt into the service and choose to share their location with others.

"You can do things like see if your spouse is stuck in traffic on the way home from work, notice that a buddy is in town for the weekend, or take comfort in knowing that a loved one's flight landed safely, despite bad weather.

"Not only can you see your friends' locations on a map, but you can also be in touch directly via SMS, Google Talk, Gmail, or by updating your status message," Google said in a company blog post announcing the new feature.

The Mountain View, California, Internet giant stressed that the sharing of location data is strictly optional.

"We've built fine-grained privacy controls right into the application," Google said. "Everything about Latitude is opt-in. You not only control exactly who gets to see your location, but you also decide the location that they see.

"For instance, let's say you are in Rome. Instead of having your approximate location detected and shared automatically, you can manually set your location for elsewhere — perhaps a visit to Niagara Falls.

"Latitude (also) lets you change the settings on a friend-by-friend basis," Google said.

Latitude, which can be downloaded at google.com/latitude, is presently available in 27 countries and Google said it hopes to add more soon.

Latitude works on mobile smartphones and as an iGoogle gadget on desktop and laptop computers. Google said Latitude will be available for the Apple iPhone "very soon."

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Global Nomad Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Thirroul South Coast NSW Posts: 47	Re: Australian Ground Crew Members? ... And a little more from Vesta Spy on your family, friends with new program 05:47 AEST Thu Feb 5 2009 1 hour 12 minutes ago AFP VIEWS: 0 \| FLOCKS: 0 \| 0 comments so far More technology news: Google claims maps may help track people http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=740844 Bus-sized boa slithers into record book http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=740805 MySpace removes 90,000 sex offenders http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=740218 Satellite spots possible 'sauna planet' http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=740445 Satellite spots smallest 'exoplanet http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=740107 Scientists discover smallest exoplanet http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=740098 '1,000 year-old' choc traces found in US http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=736972 Animal eggs 'don't work for stem cells' http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=736885 Google adds ocean depth to Earth browser http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=736840 Mad cow disease blood test developed http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=736532 Google have unveiled a new feature that allows users to track the location on Google Maps of friends or family using a mobile smartphone. Google Latitude uses Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to show the "approximate" whereabouts on a Google Map of users who opt into the service and choose to share their location with others. "You can do things like see if your spouse is stuck in traffic on the way home from work, notice that a buddy is in town for the weekend, or take comfort in knowing that a loved one's flight landed safely, despite bad weather. "Not only can you see your friends' locations on a map, but you can also be in touch directly via SMS, Google Talk, Gmail, or by updating your status message," Google said in a company blog post announcing the new feature. The Mountain View, California, Internet giant stressed that the sharing of location data is strictly optional. "We've built fine-grained privacy controls right into the application," Google said. "Everything about Latitude is opt-in. You not only control exactly who gets to see your location, but you also decide the location that they see. "For instance, let's say you are in Rome. Instead of having your approximate location detected and shared automatically, you can manually set your location for elsewhere — perhaps a visit to Niagara Falls. "Latitude (also) lets you change the settings on a friend-by-friend basis," Google said. Latitude, which can be downloaded at google.com/latitude, is presently available in 27 countries and Google said it hopes to add more soon. Latitude works on mobile smartphones and as an iGoogle gadget on desktop and laptop computers. Google said Latitude will be available for the Apple iPhone "very soon." Last edited by Global Nomad; 02-06-2009 at 03:04 PM.