Google Maps 4.0 includes "Buzz"

m@rtyn · 14-02-2010, 05:55 AM

Google Maps has recently been up-dated to 4.0 and now also includes the Google Buzz feature as a "layer". Buzz is a Twitter type messenger app from, you guessed it, Google. By adding this "layer" to your Google Map, you can see other Buzz users comments in your area, shown on the map.

This is a location aware app, so if you are on your way somewhere and and post a "Buzz", it'll show your position on the map. Other Buzz users can see where you are and also comment on your Buzz. This of course, has also lead to some privacy worries in recent days. But hey, if you don't want the world to know where you are, don't Buzz!

Available to download via mobile browser: m.google.com/maps
(Good tip: Use Pocket Internet Explorer as the above site does not recognise Opera Mobile)

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nodrog · 26-02-2010, 12:29 PM

Just upgraded googlemaps and created a new account with google, yep didn't have one. Like the BUZZ feature but would be good to 'see' your mates/family buzzes where ever they are in the world if they buzz as well as those around. The iphone does this already through googlemaps, so why can't we? And if it does then how do I configure that

14-02-2010, 05:55 AM	#1
m@rtyn Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,337 Diggs: 4 Thanks: 109 Thanked 143 Times in 123 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Google Maps 4.0 includes "Buzz" Google Maps has recently been up-dated to 4.0 and now also includes the Google Buzz feature as a "layer". Buzz is a Twitter type messenger app from, you guessed it, Google. By adding this "layer" to your Google Map, you can see other Buzz users comments in your area, shown on the map. This is a location aware app, so if you are on your way somewhere and and post a "Buzz", it'll show your position on the map. Other Buzz users can see where you are and also comment on your Buzz. This of course, has also lead to some privacy worries in recent days. But hey, if you don't want the world to know where you are, don't Buzz! Available to download via mobile browser: m.google.com/maps (Good tip: Use Pocket Internet Explorer as the above site does not recognise Opera Mobile) Credit to PocketNow.com for the photo __________________ Was a post helpful, informative, fun? Then click or to say thanks. Any and all DONATIONS towards site running costs are very welcome

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26-02-2010, 12:29 PM	#2
nodrog Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks, England Posts: 1,194 Diggs: 0 Thanks: 47 Thanked 48 Times in 40 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Just upgraded googlemaps and created a new account with google, yep didn't have one. Like the BUZZ feature but would be good to 'see' your mates/family buzzes where ever they are in the world if they buzz as well as those around. The iphone does this already through googlemaps, so why can't we? And if it does then how do I configure that

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