Devices for navigation and location that make use of the data transmitted by the Global Positioning System, the network of satellite transmitters in orbit about the Earth
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An iOS GPS application that shows satellite locations and lock-on details?
I'm a big fan of Kinetic and use it track my bike rides as well as map the local trails. Lately it's been giving me some grief though and telling me I have a weak GPS signal at the outset of rides. It ...
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Iphone 3G is very slow when launch apps that use GPS
I have a iPhone 3G is very slow when launching apps that use GPS, like Google Maps or similar. The phone becomes unusable until I restart the OS.
One trick that seems to work occasionally is to ...
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Bluetooth GPS on iPad
I have purchase a iPad (non 3g model) and have also recently started using an application called Foreflight for my personal flight planning while getting my private pilots license. I would love to be ...
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Is there an external bluetooth GPS antenna for Google maps on iPod touch WiFi?
I have a iPod touch WiFi and would like to use Google Maps with GPS for driving.
Question: is there an external bluetooth GPS antenna that will allow for this?
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iPhone 4S GPS accuracy [closed]
Has the GPS chip been upgraded in the iPhone 4S? How does it compare to the 4 and 3GS?
As I understand it the GPS in iPhone 4 is much better than that in the 3GS.
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What's the difference between iPad's a-GPS and iPhone's GPS?
iPhone has GPS, and iPad 3G model has Assisted GPS. What's the difference between the two? Which is better? Do I need to buy GPS receiver if I want to get real GPS data?
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iPhone 4S with GPS and GLONASS receiver
I have a little understanding of GLONASS receiver and together with GPS, it's more accurate than the phones equipped only with A-GPS.
Here you have a video which compares A-GPS only iPhone 4 with ...
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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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How to switch off the GPS (but not disable location tracking) on an iPhone?
Is there any way to switch off the GPS on an iPhone 4, so that the location tracker application can use GSM instead (this is only to save my battery)?
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How can I use an iPhone to “tag” a location using GPS so I can bookmark a location?
I need to tag a "location" of interest such as
An nest or hive out in nature where no cellular service is available
Location of a good view on a mountain (where no cell service is visible)
Location ...
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What iPhone maps app can I use if I don't have a SIM card?
I'm going to be using my iPhone overseas without a SIM card, but I want to use turn-by-turn navigation to walk and drive around.
I'm willing to plot my route via wifi before I leave the house, but I ...
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How to change Bluetooth channel used by Google Earth
This might be more a Google Earth issue, but here goes.
I've paired my Mountain Lion laptop with a Garmin Bluetooth GPS, and can confirm getting NMEA data over the serial channel with
cat ...
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how might one spoof GPS on a desktop Mac
I use a social network site that attaches location information to posts made on iPhones or MacBooks. When I post from my desktop, no GPS information is available and this field is left blank (there is ...
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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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Location service doesn't work on Wifi iPod Touch
Although it's set to ON in the settings, when i use Maps, the application ask me wether i want to authorise it using my current location or not, i confirm, but i got always Cannot Determine Location ...
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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 Find My Mac report different locations
We had an iPhone and a MacBook Air stolen. I was able to track both units at different times. As I understand it the Find My iPhone service uses GPS and cell tower triangulation to locate iPhones. ...
