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A Look Behind The Pseudo GPS On The iPhone

Posted January 24, 2008 2:00 PM by Tanner Godarzi
Categories: Business Features Hacks 

imageUSAToday takes a close look behind the driving force of the iPhone’s pseudo GPS function and the technology needed to accurately pinpoint a user.

Before using the less accurate method of Cellular Triangulation, the iPhone if on Wi-Fi uses data from SkynetSkyhook. Skyhook works by tracking Wi-Fi access points and mapping them out to pin point a location

Via: Mac Rumors

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