Mobile Google Feature Tracks Side Street Traffic
Google says it takes “almost zero effort” to participate; users only have to enable Google Maps with the My Location feature, which is pre-installed on the Pre and myTouch. Transferring data to Google is optional, however, and the feature’s usefulness will depend on how many people have GPS-enabled phones and use the feature. After all, you’re basically giving away how fast you’re moving and where you’re going. Google assures users that the information is kept anonymous and private, however.
