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How frequently does Passbook use the GPS

Finally Bookings update is App, which is now compatible with Passbook. By going to My bookings and selecting a reservation it is possible to add it to passbook. Now, as far as I understood, this ...
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Using iPhone's GPS in remote areas

I plan to go hiking in an area where I do not anticipate there being much cell coverage at all. What there is will likely be very spotty. I would like to use the All Trails app to track my progress ...
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iPhone tag - You're it [closed]

I want to create a game which can detect players within a set range. Let's say.. if they're within 5 meters of eachother. The It player will tag the second player. How would this best be done.. Tag ...
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Why does GPS on the iPhone use so much power?

I keep reading in articles that GPS on the iPhone, or any cell phone for that matter, uses a lot of power, but I've never heard an explanation of why. Why is this? The phone doesn't have to transmit ...