How does GPS work on a cell phone?
Global positioning system, or GPS, has continued to increase in popularity among cell phones and smart phones. GPS allows pictures to be geo-tagged, locations to be found and directions to be given. Understanding how GPS works on a cell phone can help you use your phone to its full potential.TypesAssisted GPS, or aGPS, uses surrounding cellular towers to triangulate a user’s location and allows GPS signals to be picked up almost instantly. Standard GPS receivers use a chip inside the phone, which gathers satellite information to find the location. Standard GPS receivers can take up to 30 seconds to receive their first signals.FunctionsGPS is used to geo-tag various information, such as photos and videos. Mobile GPS also provides voice-guided driving directions, topographical information and “off-trail” directions. Users can also access location-based services, such as performing searches on Google, which in turn provides results directly in your area.WarningsMobile phones with built-in
