Latitude Leaderboard

Mobile users and Android tablets received an update notification last week available for the application Google Maps This is its version 6.3, and although it seemed that it did not bring important news, those of Google have used this update to start testing a new function, very similar to what was seen in social network Foursquare A movement that seems to be trying to get afloat Latitude

The update of Google Maps includes an improvement in battery consumption of the function Latitude, and in the using location history In such a way that users who use this added function see how their smartphones stay on for longer. However, it is not the only novelty that was included, and it is that Google seems to want to compete with Foursquare completing Latitude with a small improvement very similar to that of the social network of geolocation

Specifically, it is about the possibility of entering a world ranking known as Leaderboard according to check-ins or visits registered through Latitude In this way, points are added that make the user climb positions on said scale, being crowned number one. We remind you that Latitude is an attached function that consists of a kind of social network where you can mark the location of the user and their friends , to know where they are at all times. A definition that does not differ too much from Foursquare, although the latter is more renowned and has a extensive list of more functions , including Alcalde or Mayor, identical toLeaderboard

However, although everyone can update their version to Google Maps 6.3, not everyone can access the commented ranking And it seems that it is in the process of implementation, also there is no official confirmation We will have to wait to find out the true intentions of Google and if they really try to compete with FoursquareFor now, users of mobile phones and tablets with operating system Android can now download theGoogle Maps version 6.3 from the Android Market, as always,completely free