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Google Updates Latitude and Places iOS Apps


Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has updated the iPhone applications Places and Latitude. Google Latitude is popular for its check-in services and Google Places is now available in 30 different languages.
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Yelp CEO Does Not Want Their Reviews Appearing On Google Places


Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman is not happy the way that Google uses reviews from his website on Google Places for local businesses. Google told him that if he does not like it, then he can choose to remove his website from Google entirely. This is not an option since Yelp heavily depends on being at the top of Google search results.
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Google Places With Hotpot Released For iPhone


Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has announced on their blog that Google Places with Hotpot is now available as an iPhone application. Google Places with Hotpot helps you find places near where you are currently located. It also recommends places for you based on ratings that you have given to other restaurants and venues. When you visit google.com/hotpot on your desktop, then you can add friends and find out what they are rating too. You can download the app by searching for Google Places in the App Store or syncing it to your phone through iTunes. [Google Mobile Blog]

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