AGPS
AGPS, short for Assisted Global Positioning System, is a method whereby another method of triangulation is used to augment traditional GPS location tracking. Typically when GPS receivers power on, they can take minutes to acquire the proper satelites for triangulation. AGPS speeds up the process by using another method of triangulation, typically cell phone towers or WiFi hotspots, to cut down the time from two or three minutes to 10-20 seconds maximum. Typically, AGPS is implemented in cell phones, since the phones already have another method for semi-accurate triangulation using two or more cell phone towers.
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12/26/08 1:13pm Imaging feature Geotagging 101: The basics behind adding locations to photos
Want to track where your photos are taken? We'll break down the basics behind the process, called geotagging. dig deeper
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12/09/08 10:00am Mobile feature Review: Motorola Krave ZN4
Obsessable reviews the Motorola Krave ZN4 V Cast touchscreen feature phone. dig deeper
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11/25/08 8:38am Mobile Nokia 6260 slide announced
Nokia announced the Nokia 6260 slide today. Due to arrive in Q1 2009 for about 299 Euros (or about $387 U.S. at current exchange… dig deeper
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11/18/08 12:01pm Mobile LG Incite Windows Mobile smartphone now available from AT&T
AT&T has begun selling LG's Incite smartphone for use on its wireless network. The Windows Mobile 6.1 device features a… dig deeper
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11/13/08 1:20pm Mobile Nokia 6650 coming to AT&T this week
AT&T revealed it will start carrying Nokia's 6650, already available in Europe, offering the 3G handset to its wireless… dig deeper
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10/27/08 6:47pm Mobile feature iPhone vs G1: The showdown
Eyeing a new touchscreen smartphone? We go head to head to find out which one is best. dig deeper
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10/03/08 6:55am Imaging, Mobile LG announces Renoir KC910 eight megapixel cameraphone
At 8-megapixels, the 3G Renoir LG-KC910's camera supports manual focus, slow-motion, and sports a real flashbulb. dig deeper
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10/02/08 4:16am Mobile Sony Ericsson developing Walkman-branded Rika slider
Pictures show the phone to be a clone of the recently-announced 3G Sony Ericsson G705, but apparently with Walkman functionality. dig deeper
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10/01/08 12:13pm Mobile Comparator: Music phone shootout
Tired of carrying both a phone and an MP3 player? These music phones can do both. dig deeper
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09/15/08 11:45am Mobile ASUS may be preparing own 5-megapixel Windows Mobile smartphone
Reported called the Glaxy7, the WVGA touchscreen handset has similar specs to the HTC Touch HD and Samsung Omnia. dig deeper
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09/09/08 1:01pm Mobile Sony Ericsson announces G705, slider uploads directly to YouTube
The 3G handset hits the US early next year with built-in GPS and auto screen rotation. dig deeper
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GM designing heads-up augmented reality system for your car's windshiled