ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Google Latitude

Google Latitude is a feature on your phone that can help Mom or Dad know where you are without you having to tell them. It uses a map on your phone and GPS signals to show your location to the people you choose, like Mom or Dad. It’s like a virtual game of tag where you tell Google who you’re playing with and it helps you find each other.

Let’s say you’re going to a party at a friend’s house and you’re worried that you might get lost or need help finding your way back home. By turning on Google Latitude, Mom or Dad can see where you are on a map and help guide you back home if needed. You can even send Mom or Dad a message to let them know that you’ve arrived at your destination safely.

Google Latitude lets everyone know where you are, but you get to choose who can see your location. This means you can share your location with only certain people, like family members or close friends, and keep others from seeing where you are.

It’s important to remember that Google Latitude is only for people you trust and you can always turn it off if you don’t want anyone to know where you are.