parents of tomorrow
Sometimes, I wonder what parents of tomorrow will look like, what tools they could use to help them fulfill the task of growing a child.
Recently, while reading my feeds, I came across this nifty little app from Google called Latitudes. It basically lets you track your friends and find them wherever they are on the map. Of course, it's only good for Google Mapped regions, but imagine the possibilities for the parents of tomorrow!
I don't know about your childhood, but I didn't always let my parents know where I was. In the future, parents may not even have to ask to find out. Hm....
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Location-based mobile services have yet to reach a tipping point… Perhaps until now, with Google fully entering the fold. The search engine giant has quietly launched its latest product, Latitude, a new feature on Google Maps for mobile that allows you to share your location with friends and to see their approximate location.
Latitude’s differentiating feature is its ability to track your location in real time without requiring a manual update. The stalker potential is awe-inspiring. Although users can also opt to hide their location, we’re curious to see how many people will actually choose to display their locations 24-7.
Currently, Google Latitude is available as an app on Android, Blackberry, Symbian S60 and Windows Mobile. iPhone users are out of luck (or safe!) for now.
See more on the Google Latitude intro site.
Via PSFK