Google to release mobile phone tracking
This new service is called "latitude" (Latitude), mobile phone users through mobile phone signal towers, cell phone global positioning system or a wireless network (Wi-Fi) on Google Maps has left their own information, mark the specific location of . If the user would like to know the immediate friends and family trends, just Google Maps, it has to get the latest information.The new service has just launched it a controversial, some users worry that personal privacy will be exposed. Currently, Google has taken steps to avoid being accused of invasion of privacy. For example, the future of mobile phone users to track feature does not automatically open, unless the user on their own start-up; mobile phone users can also choose to close or limit the functionality. In addition, the mobile phone users and other information will not be leaked.
Currently, this feature can be applied mainly related to BlackBerry use Symbian system and Microsoft Windows Mobile phones, these mobile phone users can download and install the program to use this feature. In the future, Apple"s iPhone, also will have this feature, so more mobile phone tracking software will be very popular in the future.
Analysts believe that Google"s new service will bring new advertising opportunities, advertisers can address the specific location of a person advertising. Google to use this new service is currently no intention of selling advertising.