Latitude lacks many of the features that make Foursquare so cool but if, as seems likely, Google releases an API for developers to build their own Latitude services, we're likely to see a zillion other location-based services launching in the coming weeks and months.
Long story short, even if Google wants to build a native Latitude app for the iPhone (as they said they did before), Apple may or may not allow it.
Beginning in 2001, the F.D.I.C. sought the latitude to build up the reserves through premium assessments on all banks even in good times.
During this time, Mr. Macris gained more latitude to build and expand trades from his desk in London — including the wagers that ultimately went so wrong for the bank.
After two years there using parts of Jaiku to build Profiles, Buzz, and Latitude, Engestrom left Google seeking to "make meaning" once again.
That's why it was so wise to give Marcus the latitude to build a new team of fewer than a dozen, including Weil, focused on finding how Facebook could take advantage of the blockchain.
In its post today, Google made an unusual admission about its service: It apparently built a native Latitude app for the iPhone, but Apple asked it to make it a web app, so Google did that instead.
And while it would be surprising if Apple blocked Google's app from the App Store, it wouldn't be the first time Google was forced to bow to Apple's wishes — just last week Google had to scrap a native app built for its Latitude service in favor of a web app at Apple's request.
Although he still has to work within the legislatively mandated embargo, Obama has ample latitude and can build political momentum towards ending the anachronistic policy.
Anschutz has given Leiweke the latitude and capital to build AEG out of nothing but an idea for a sports arena.
