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Hey. Thanks for the help.
I have the 2009 Sidekick LX.
& my boyfriend has the G1,
I was wondering if there was a way, or application, so that on my gps, or map, on my phone. I could see his location? From my phone?
Is that possible? Or is it just G1 to G1?

(Sorry if that was confusing)

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If both you and your boyfriend have a phone that supports the applications that allow for tracking friends, then yes. You don't both have to have the same phone, but you both have to have the same application. I don't believe that the Sidekick can download the application you are referring to. There is a similar application for the iPhone and it may also be available for other devices, but I don't believe that it is available for the Sidekick. Does your Sidekick even have GPS? Thanks. DebiN

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I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM AT&T and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.

Experience

Over 20 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500). Also worked as a professor in Maryland for 10 years teaching telecommunications.

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I belong to several organizations

Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications

Awards and Honors
Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years

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