GPS-less Google Maps just got more accurate
Published by Steve Litchfield at 6:28 UTC, September 16th 2008
Google Maps for S60 (and also the UIQ and Java versions) just got more accurate, with news that Google has significantly improved its cell tower location algorithms for its 'My location' feature ("far more accurate") to take into account tower coverage areas - hmmm... I'd assumed that these were already taken into account.... No matter, Google Maps is free, as always, at m.google.com, and this will help anyone without a GPS in their phone or in areas of poor sky visibility. (via Google Mobile)
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snoyt
With enhanced location satnav in cities without gps becomes a more a reality together with a screen map. If the road density is higher somewhere, a rule of thumb more celltowers can be expected...
ares
and also the UIQ version...it does exist, you know Steve??
slitchfield
@ares: [blush] Actually, I had forgotten that Google made a UIQ version! .... Er..... Amended!!!
argh
Just to let people know that this looks like it's a back-end update. I haven't updated Google maps for a while and there wasn't any new version available for download.
srw985
The dot is now right on my house (without GPS), so it has definetly changed.
Although I think this "accuraccy" is by chance as it thinks ive not moved when Ive actually moved a mile.
Problem is though when a proper update comes out, i8510 has Google Maps bundled, and wont install as a SIS file, so we could have to wait till FW update to update the software.
slitchfield
@srw: no, no, it IS a back-end thing. Noone actually needs to change their software. Really!
md27514
I don't know, I just tested this at my flat it Edinburgh and the location is completely off far outside the blue circle it should be.
srw985
Quote:
Originally Posted by slitchfield
@srw: no, no, it IS a back-end thing. Noone actually needs to change their software. Really!
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Sorry, what I meant is that its a potential future problem when a
real update comes out.
ares
@steve, fair enough :)
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