Google seems to be everywhere. First around the world with Google Earth. soon after under the sea. Now into your social life.

On Wednesday Google launched a new service that lets you find out where your friends are and what they are up to. shout it a sophisticated spin on the concept of presence, where you can see whether your friends are on their instant messenger or posting to their favorite social network.

Dubbed Google Latitude, the new

Google Maps feature works on mobile devices and on PCs through the iGoogle gadget. After opting into Latitude, users can see the approximate location of their friends and family who are sharing knowledge.

The Social-Networking Twist

Here’s the social-networking twist: Not only can you see where your friends are on Google Maps, you can additionally get in touch with them through text messaging, Google Talk, Gmail or by updating your status note. […]

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