Cell Phones Embrace GPS Technology

| Sunday, February 6, 2011
By Gnifrus Urquart


There have been more advances in the uses of GPS technology. This has meant that the impressive equipment has been well incorporated in the lives of millions of people which make use of it every day. One of the main reasons for this is the use of the system in modern cell phones.

The military were responsible for making the hi-tech positioning system. It was designed to help them know where they were and where their men and women were anywhere on the globe at any given time. It took a lot of financial resources to create the amazing technology which is in full use today.

The receivers were once too large, but in recent years they have managed to put them into a small chip. This is how the system was able to be sold to the masses through devices such as satellite navigation units. These are used by millions of drivers who rely on the chip to help them know exactly where they are, and how they can reach their destination. The units are so precise it is possible to be given directions without having to use your own map reading skills.

The cell phone companies have been able to place the small receivers into their handsets and are using this as a way to entice customers to purchase their devices. You will find it hard to find a latest Smartphone who does not have it as an integral part of the phone.

Individuals are able to use it as a helpful street map whether on foot or in a vehicle. The technology is so good that it is accurate to within a couple of centimeters. Applications have become a major player in mobiles and there are many which use this system within their application.

You are now able to let people know exactly where you are by sharing your location through social networks. There are also game applications where you are able to track down other players and score points if you find them before they find you.

There have been some concerns over this type of game but they are proving to be popular and have seen many people purchase the software. A similar use of global positioning has been applied to dating services. This means if you are in a pub or club you are able to find other singles that have the application. It is designed to be great way to break the ice and find other people looking to date.

Younger people are embracing this system as a way to enjoy their phones and have fun with it. The original use of finding your position and getting directions is appreciate by many who find the service extremely valuable.




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