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Google Latitude versus Brightkite
by Chris Miller at 12:02:52 PM on Friday, February 6th, 2009
Yesterday I asked about the attitude people had in tweets and blogs  about Google Latitude.  I was asked numerous times if I think that this means the end of such services as Brightkite.   Heck no, not right now!!  Google Latitude has a long way to go everyone.  A simple map mashup against a location is not a cool service.  I am not saying that Google couldn't dedicate the resources to grow this product, but I think the goals are also different in what the two intend to do.  I started whipping up a chart that is far from complete:
 
Account name
requires Google only accounts
you pick a name, any email
Friends
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Web client access
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Blackberry client access
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iPhone client access
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mobile web client access
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Google Earth integration (weird Google doesnt have it)
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Twitter integration
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Guess my location
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Business name lookup (Google should own this area)
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Upload photos about location
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Follow a stream of people
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Build placemarks (future check-ins and history)
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Pubic and private placemarks
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See check in history
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Get friend location via email
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Get friend location via SMS
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Query friend location
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Query who is at a location
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Get notified when someone is nearby
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Set range for nearby notifications
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Watch a live checkin & comment 'wall' for an area
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Twitter integration
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Multiple layers of privacy
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FireEagle integration (from Yahoo)
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So what do I take from this?  Google Latitude is a new product with the Google name that could grow in the future.  Brightkite already kicks it's arse with features.  I don't think I even covered them all.  So add me in both locations from the links below and let's compare and share.
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  • 1) Google Latitude versus Brightkite
    Created by Keith Brooks at 02/06/2009 1:13:39 PM email | website

    But Brightkite is a pain in the arse as some would say. Is latitudes easier? perhaps and there in lies the crux of the issue i think, from a consumer level.

    remember tech people may get it and like it but if the 150million consumers don't....too bad.

  • 2) Google Latitude versus Brightkite
    Created by Joseph Hoetzl at 02/06/2009 5:40:14 PM email | website

    And you just posted this...and now, it is HootSuite...

    One Latitude feature - it works on Blackberries without GPS - not as accurate, but it gets pretty close in well saturated areas, where its triangulation stuff from Google Maps plays out.

  • 3) re: Google Latitude versus Brightkite
    Created by Chris Miller at 02/07/2009 12:47:13 PM email | website

    @Keith with Latitude only having one or two choices it is quite easier and also offers much more limited functionality and integration. A basic check-in and look for friends

    @Joseph - the cell phone triangulation works well enough when you see mutiple towers. I cover this in yesterday's posting.

  • 4) Google Latitude versus Brightkite
    Created by mdfrancois at 02/09/2009 4:20:33 PM email | website

    You have twitter on there twice.

    Also, in the BB, I think you mean Brightkite can be used in BB's crap web browser; there isn't an actual client app like there is for iphone, right?

    @mdfrancois

  • 5) re: Google Latitude versus Brightkite
    Created by Chris Miller at 02/10/2009 2:38:08 PM email | website

    @mdfrancois - I use the SMS more on the BB than the web interface. I know they are working at a client that will work across the different BB devices


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