Today Google rolled out a new feature called "My Location" for Google maps. This handy little piece of code is Google's take on GPS. It allows mobile phone users to approximate their location relative to local cell phone towers. This in turn allows maps to show locations and provide users with directions.

In case you've forgotten, the iPhone uses Google maps...

28 Nov 2007

Apple is not saying if or when this will be added to the iPhone (the company has a policy of not commenting on upcoming products or features) but it would seem to be a safe bet, unless Apple is already working on a similar tool of its own.

My Location is already running on Blackberry, Symbian, and Windows Mobile devices. Given that Google is really the only outside party Apple has fully embraced as an iPhone software developer, access and trust would appear to be a non-issue. It may not be long before one of the main gripes about the iPhone gets settled.