Last week Google released an updated version of Google Maps for Android which included some changes to the location-sharing Google Latitude feature.
On the face of it, the changes suggest Google is going after Foursquare. Latitude users can now earn points for check-ins and compete with their Google+ contacts.
Apparently Latitude will also soon be incorporated into Google+ and will have status levels (regular, VIP, guru) for users to aim for, much like Foursquare.
Also just like Foursqaure, Google Latitude will soon let business owners offer check-in deals. All in all, Google Latitude is a paired down imitation of Foursquare that will play a part in Google’s drive to bring a social layer to all of its services.

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