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With the release of Google Maps 5.1 today Google has added a number of handy features to its Google Latitude service. Enhancing the location tracking of users from a location on the map to a real place by checking in there usingLatitude.AlsobecauseLatitude can be used to automatically automatically detect your location, Google have added a extra features to checking in.Watch the video explaining the newfeaturesafter the jump.Until today, sharing my location let friends and family know if I was across the globe or in their neighborhood. Now, check-ins let them see the cool restaurant Im trying in Taipei or join me for a latte at the cafe nearby.Including:- Notifications: Turn on check-in notifications in Latitudes settings and get a notification to check in at a nearby place once you arrive. Never forget to check in again.- Automatic check-ins: Choose to automatically check in at specific places you designate, and youll be checked in when youre there. You can talk to friends or finish your bagel without fumbling with your phone.- Check out: Once you leave, Latitude knows to automatically check you out of places so friends arent left guessing if youre still there.Via Google OS Via Google Mobile BlogThis is a post from Geeky Gadgets, who bring you the latest Gadgets and Technology News.Google Latitude Check-ins Arrives With Google Maps 5.1 (video) (C) 2010 Geeky Gadgets Read More ...
