T-Mobile unveils exclusive FamilyWhere check in service in the U.S.

T-Mobile has unveiled a new check-in feature that enables families to share location via free mobile app. Powered by Safely, a division of Location Labs, the FamilyWhere Check In service is only available to T-Mobile customers and can be downloaded from the Android Market. The new service joins T-Mobile's bonus apps and services program, which allows customers to get more and do more with their data plans running on the network. With just one click, the service enables kids to quickly and easily send an SMS with their location to family and friends. As an SMS with a link to a map, the check-in may be viewed from any Web browser-enabled device on any network.

Exclusive to T-Mobile, FamilyWhere Check In expands the functionality of FamilyWhere, a location-based suite of services that helps customers keep track of the most important people in their lives. Upgrading will give families with active kids greater peace of mind with the following features:

+ On-demand location. Easily locate all devices on your account any time they are connected to T-Mobile’s network.
+ Broad device support. Even locates devices without GPS and without installing any additional software.
+ Automatic alerts. Schedule SMS or email alerts whenever family members aren’t where they’re supposed to be.
+ View locations from anywhere. From the convenience of your Android device or from any Web browser, you can verify your family’s whereabouts.

FamilyWhere from T-Mobile USA and Location Labs, helps you keep track of the most important people in your life. You can use the new Check In service to send your location to friends and families on any network. Upgrade to the reliable and easy-to-use FamilyWhere Locate to find all family members’ phones and to schedule regular location alerts. Text message and data rates may apply.

An upgrade to FamilyWhere Locate is $9.99 (U.S.) per month and can support up to 10 devices per account. For more information about FamilyWhere and other family service options, visit http://family.t-mobile.com/safety-and-security.

You can download the T-Mobile FamilyWhere application in Android Market in the Tools category.