Maps, Latitude, and Google Earth Alex Garden Hailey Tellam Anthony Kozlowski

Google Maps is a free mapping application that can be used as a navigational tool for travel, traffic updates, and directions to locations and businesses. Google Maps

 Google Map: the map itself that can display any location on Earth  Google Map Location: locations can be created on the map by visitors Google Map Components

 Multiple map types/map type control  Scale Control  Street View  Google Earth  Geocoding service  Location markers  Configurable location icons Google Map Features

How to Use Google Maps:

“Take a virtual journey to any location in the world. Explore 3D buildings, imagery, and terrain. Find cities, places and local businesses.” *Available as a free downloadable app for desktop or mobile data device Google Earth

Whether on your computer or on the go, see the world the same way you’re used to seeing it, in 3D. Explore the World from Anywhere

 View of the moon/other planets  3D buildings  Sky view  Ocean view  Historical Imagery Google Earth Features

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Google Latitude is a free location-aware mobile app developed by Google. Mobile phone users can allow friends or family to view their current location via their own Google Account. Google Latitude

 The user's cell phone location is mapped on Google Maps.  Tracks your location history  Notifies you when friends are nearby  Optional picture can be shown with your location  “Learns” common places like home and work. Google Latitude Features

But: The user can control the accuracy and details of what each of the other users can see — an exact location can be allowed, or it can be limited to identifying the city only. Creepy, right?

How to use Google Latitude