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October 22, 2008
Google's My Location Now with WiFi
Google's My Location technology is cool. When I'm using my iPhone, I just hit a button and it gets a pretty close assessment of where I am, using cell triangulation (yes, I still have a first gen iPhone).
Now, Google is outfitting My Location with the ability to use WiFi access points in determining location. The feature is also included on the Gears Geolocation API.
Blackberry users can download the newest version of Maps for Mobile to access this feature. Other mobile devices will get the feature soon.
Posted by Nathania Johnson on October 22, 2008 11:27 AM
Comments
I'm pretty positive that Maps on the first-gen iPhone has been using WiFi location for some time - probably from day one. Go stand outside a Starbucks and see how small the circle drawn is when it finds your location. That indicates high accuracy because it's looking at a WiFi signal. Out in the boonies, you'll get a much bigger circle if it can't find WiFi and has to use cell towers.
Cap'n Ken October 22, 2008 12:26 PM
