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Old 29th Jun 2012, 06:55
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Dan Winterland
 
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Most smartphones use A GPS (Assisted GPS) which also uses cell information to either initially fix or assist with further navigation. Which is is why can't use the "GPS" on some phones outside the range of a phone signal.
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