Google Maps with My Location Technology for Mobile Phones
Google has introduced version 2.0 (v2.0) of Google Maps for handsets. This mobile mapping and local search application is a beta version of Google’s “My Location” technology that utilizes cell tower ID information for users to get their approximate location, which helps them determine where they are, what’s around them, and how to get there.
This new technology takes information broadcast from cell towers and sifts it via Google-developed algorithms to guide users on the map. Google does not gather or associate any personal identifiable information, thus the approximate location is anonymous. Users can also disable the feature with ease.
Presently, the most common source of location information to date, the GPS technology is employed on less than 15 percent of the mobile phones expected to be sold in 2007. However, the user who doesn’t have GPS-enabled mobile phones can make use of Google’s new MyLocation technology to add speed and convenience while locating the place. It is said to deliver a location estimate faster than GPS and also provides coverage inside buildings.
Moreover, you can also search a restaurant in an unfamiliar neighborhood, get directions to nearest hotel. The battery of the Google Map-based phone doesn’t drain as quickly as GPS-enables phones.
The My Location technology is available on most smartphones such as all color BlackBerry devices, all Symbian Series 60 3rd Edition devices, most Windows Mobile devices, newer Sony Ericsson devices, and some Motorola devices.
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