Google will have your latitude and longitude - TUAW
Wed, Feb 4th, 2009
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Google has launched new location-based social software which is available to many smartphone users today. Latitude will share your location with others and allow you to to view your friends' locations as well.
You can then contact them using text messaging, instant message or a phone call. The service is opt-in, so you won't be found if you don't want to be.
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