Google Maps no longer needs GPS
Today Google revealed the second version of their Google Maps application that can now localize your position based on the cell tower information triangulation. The new "My Location" feature allows...
- chigga
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Triangulation has been used for such a long time now it seem slike google is running a little behind the bandwagon... but who cares... the geenral public will always think google is God of innovation... bring to life technologies... There's no doubt big companies like google can copy something curently in the industry that no ones about and calls it their own and market it way better than anyone can... Thats where they have leverage.
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- 2007-11-30 01:53
- TgKT
- explorer
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1000m range? that's 1km? does google have an idea how far 1km is? LOL.
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- 2007-11-30 01:46
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- Balachandar
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I have downloaded google maps application on my Nokia-6280. But By default it shows SYDNEY as my location, but i am in Melbourne. Right country but wrong city. Does any one know the reason? and solution for this? Feed backs much appreciated... Thanks.
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- 2007-11-30 01:01
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- Ali
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Hi. All comments come from developed countries like UK etc. I am in Pakistan, in the city Lahore. I just downloaded this application to my Nokia E61i...its working simply great. The best thing is that it is showing my location in the middle of london...though i have not travelled to London yet in my life!!! Keep it up Google....
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- 2007-11-29 23:25
- Uq4S
- SB
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works fine and came pre-loaded on my w910i uk vodafone version. i enjoyed the video above. it was funny.
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- 2007-11-29 23:16
- mXtD
- LeedsBradford A-Z
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This is something that should have been done alot earlier
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- 2007-11-29 23:14
- my{1
- explorer
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Very funny. People like me who uses a real GPS-enabled PDA get irrated when my SatNav PDA (Eten G500 + TomTom5) is sometimes not less than 10m accurate. Now Google declared that google map doesn't need a GPS and yet the accuracy is 1000m?
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- 2007-11-29 22:34
- pLbF
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im in Brooklyn, New York tried to locate myself, says location temporary unavailable. Soft needs more work. good idea GOOGLE!
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- 2007-11-29 22:31
- Rstx
- kDnq
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This application won't work on my Sony Ericsson K850 which is the latest in Java UI phones from SE.
Anyone have the same problems, or found a solution for being able to use this application?
It started up the first time I downloaded it, but afterwards, it loads for two seconds, the application icon at the top appears, then everything just disappears and I'm left at the application menu.
Cheers
-kDnq
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- 2007-11-29 22:27
- q}46
- e-nice
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Just downloaded it on my Samsung D900. Works great but you need a huge data plan and fast connection.
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- 2007-11-29 22:16
- NSBH
- Anonymous
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Works fine on my SE K800, but not in details, 2 streets away, this is really not good for the moment!
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- 2007-11-29 22:10
- 4Bbn
- Anonymous
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It doesn't work with my 6230. The app crashes when opened. Now I can't revert back to the previous version. :(
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- 2007-11-29 21:40
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- dragoshu
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The triangulation is so old that i allmost started laughing while finding out what a great use it found with google maps!!! i dont know about other countries but in romania connex network uses it since febr 2004 as busola(=compass) connex - it displays on the home screen of allmost any phone the aproximate location ... and it still uses it after merging with vodafone in apr 2006 under the name of busola(=compass) vodafone :)
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- 2007-11-29 21:23
- nDBP
- HTN
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It work ok on my N95, although I didnt need it cause it already have gps, but its much faster to locate myself with this. When standing outside, im about a 100 feet away from the bluedot. When inside, im about 3/4 blocks away. If this get new tech get better, ill sell my N95 to get a cheaper phone.
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- 2007-11-29 21:13
- 4N96
- danarc
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I think its a good idea. Its works fine on my k850i. Perfect idea by google. much appreciated
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- 2007-11-29 21:12
- 5B7a
- eydryan
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i've got a 3g lg ku800 and google maps v2.0.0 crashes when i launch it. previous version worked fine, but this just dies...
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- 2007-11-29 21:02
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- John
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Can anyone provide the Rapidshare link of the application for my Sony ericsson.unable to download from google site. it says Application failure.Plz Plz..
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- 2007-11-29 20:10
- M@T2
- M.Manohar
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Hi friends, then using this google maps tracking system without gps will be next technology in mobile. I have downloaded this google maps ver 2.0 on my java enabled Sonyericsson phone. But this google maps showing my location in hyderabad instead of mahabubnagar .
But i think google soon it will be done. Thanks to google from Manohar, Mahabubnagar
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- 2007-11-29 18:19
- M@T2
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