Google Speaks Up Better Mobile Google Maps and Location Services

Location has been an issue of conversation since Google launched its Google Earth application. It is reported that Google recently announced its substantial upgrade to its Google Maps for mobile application called My Location.

In an Over The Air Programme (OTA), a conversation with the product manager of Google Maps for mobile Steve Lee, several significant things came to limelight. The discussion was primarily held for knowing about Google's plans for location applications.

Here is the squeezed up information from that long conversation:

What does new My Location feature on Google Maps for mobile do and how does it work?

Steve Lee said that Google's new My Location technology lets those users who don't have GPS-enabled mobile phones get vantage of the enhanced speed and convenience yielded by location information.

The new feature will let users know where they are on the map even while their cell phones are without GPS feature. In case of a GPS enabled Cell phone if user’s mobiles lose the satellite signal My Location will provide them with approximate location information.

The MyLocation Technology can be accessed even faster than the GPS and consumes less battery power. The reason behind this is My Location requires cell tower information immediately available on the device whereas GPS devices need the satellite which takes up to several minutes to establish connection. So it can also work indoors.

Which devices will support My Location?

Many smartphones including all color BlackBerry devices, most Windows Mobile devices, all Symbian Series 60 3rd Edition devices, latest Sony Ericsson devices, and quite a few Motorola (NYSE: MOT) devices.

If you are in U.S., U.K., Australia, France, New Zealand, Italy, Canada, Austria, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Portugal, Brazil, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, The Netherlands, Russian Federation, or Taiwan, you can easily access Google Maps for mobile with My Location.