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Does anyone know what "Assisted GPS" is on mobile phones. Surely it's either GPS or not? I was told by someone at work today that it's not GPS but location via the cells of the phone network.

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jims-terrano said:
Does anyone know what "Assisted GPS" is on mobile phones. Surely it's either GPS or not? I was told by someone at work today that it's not GPS but location via the cells of the phone network.

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It is indeed location derived from cell positions as well as true GPS and wifi where available.
The combination of all three provides assisted GPS, gives a much faster location rather than wait for the GPS receiver to find enough satellites for a precise location. Especially useful if the phone cant see the sky!
 
Also ideal for seeing where you are and where you have been.:eek:
 
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