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FYI: Offline Maps Saved by Typing “OK Maps” in Google Maps, Latitude Retires August 9

Kellen July 10, 2013 90

Moments after the new Google Maps v7.0 went live last night, the cries of "Where is Latitude!" and "What happened to offline maps?" spread throughout the internet crowds. Since Google had yet to push out a blog post detailing the new features of Google Maps...

Google Sneaks Check-in Point System and Leaderboard Into Latitude

Kellen February 20, 2012 30

Google Maps received an update last week that was supposed to improve battery life while using Latitude, only that's not all that came with it. If you use the location and check-in service in Maps, you will notice that after a check-in, you are awarded...

Tip: Latitude in Google Maps Now Has Google+ Integration for Check-ins

Kellen July 6, 2011 87

Today's Google Maps update that included transit navigation is turning out to be quite the fun-filled hidden gem adventure. Our readers first discovered that you could start downloading maps for offline viewing, but there is also new Google+ integration in...

Google Maps 5.1.0 Update Available, Allows for Auto Check-in and Friend Notification (Updated)

Kellen February 1, 2011 39

A new Google Maps update is available for everyone, bringing you up to version 5.1.0 that includes a bunch of Latitude check-in features. Users will now enjoy the ability to check-in to places using Latitude, let their friends know, and then have their phone...

Google Launches New Latitude API

Kellen May 19, 2010 18

Google announced just minutes ago that they have released the Latitude API which will allow developers to create apps that can use your Latitude location in new and innovative ways. They even went as far as listing out some pretty interesting ideas......