The search engine giant Google have recently added a new feature to Google Maps called Latitude which allows you to share your current location with friends and family. Google hopes that Latitude will help people find each other while out and about to 'keep track' of loved ones!
Latitude uses Google's technology to judge a user's location not only by using satellite GPS, but also by the proximity to mobile phone towers and wireless networks. For those in a relationship, in short, you cant hide from each other once you've both signed up!
Actually thats not true. You can select fellow Latitude members that make up your close-knit circle of friends and family with whom you'd be me than willing to share your exact location details. Then theres those acquaintances that you only wish to share your Town/City level detail with.
There is something to remember here. Your partner is obviously gonna be in the first group, knowing your exact location. When they jump onto Latitude to see that it doesnt say that your in Brockley or New Cross and now states that your in London..."Oh no he didn't"! Just thought i would pass that one on! My take on this is to make sure your aware what your signing up for . This is a mobile police tag for those in relationships! For those 09 'Playa's', you've be warned!
I actually like the capabilities of Latitude. Theres scope for this to have a heart warming affect on a long distance relationship! Imagine your partner being away for months on business and not being able to be with you for Valentines Day. You could virtually plonk yourself next to them on the map! I think thats sweet!
Am i clutching or turning sarf (soft)?
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