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Apple suggests you should update your iPhone 5 while you still can
Apple suggests you should update your iPhone 5 while you still can
There are multitude of ways that you can differentiate Google's and Apple's mobile operating systems from each other. However, there's probably ...... 28 Oct 2019
Europe's GPS alternative has been down for days
Europe's GPS alternative has been down for days
When people talk about satellite positioning systems, they usually refer to GPS. GPS is of course the US government owned venture that stands ...... 16 Jul 2019
Your GPS navigator might go nuts tomorrow - update your device now!
Your GPS navigator might go nuts tomorrow - update your device now!
GPS relies on weeks to keep track of time. And as the week number counter of GPS has a maximum value of 1,024, the counters will reset in April, 2019. This might cause satnav systems to behave weirdly, unless updated. 05 Apr 2019
TomTom returns to Android market with 'free' GO Mobile navigation app
TomTom returns to Android market with 'free' GO Mobile navigation app
TomTom has unveiled their new Android navigation app, GO Mobile, a free app that includes high-end features seen in TomTom's GPS devices. 25 Mar 2015
LightSquared gives up on testing and demands FCC approval for their 4G network
LightSquared gives up on testing and demands FCC approval for their 4G network
LightSquared is attempting to force the FCC to grant permission for their 4G mobile network to operate despite failing to pass NTIA testing. 21 Dec 2011 - 6 comments
LightSquared looks to sell local governments on wholesale 4G which might never come
LightSquared looks to sell local governments on wholesale 4G which might never come
Embattled would be 4G wholesaler LightSquared is taking the case for their proposed network to officials from rural governments. 07 Dec 2011
LightSquared announces more solutions for proposed LTE network's GPS interference
LightSquared announces more solutions for proposed LTE network's GPS interference
LightSquared is claiming to have more solutions for GPS interference problems which are preventing FCC approval for their wholesale LTE network. 27 Oct 2011 - 2 comments
LightSquared blames their failure to deliver wireless service on GPS industry
LightSquared blames their failure to deliver wireless service on GPS industry
Embattled would be wireless provider LightSquared has published an open letter blaming the GPS industry for his company's problems rolling out ...... 28 Sep 2011 - 3 comments
LightSquared claims to have solved GPS interference problems for their 4G network
LightSquared claims to have solved GPS interference problems for their 4G network
Would be wholesale mobile provider LightSquared says they have a fix for GPS interference problems with their proposed LTE network. Unfortunately ...... 22 Sep 2011 - 2 comments
Mapquest turn-by-turn nav goes free on Android
Mapquest turn-by-turn nav goes free on Android
Mapquest has released its popular free, turn-by-turn navigation app for Android phones, following its success on iOS. The GPS app has two ...... 19 Feb 2011 - 2 comments
     

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