Google on Friday announced the release of Gears Geolocation API, a platform designed to provide Web sites with location-based information without the aid of GPS.

The new API has already been used by two third-party developers to create apps for Windows Mobile. European travel site lastminute.com used the platform to develop an app for locating nearby restaurants, while social discovery engine Rummble created an app that lets users find nearby locations recommended by friends.

Geolocation API can use GPS, cell-tower triangulation, or your computer’s IP address to find your location. It’s currently available for Internet Explorer, Firefox, and IE Mobile.

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