In the wake of personal navigation devices’ success, cellular carriers have started to offer on-board and off-board navigation solutions, as well as a range of LBS (Location Based Services) such as ...

San Francisco — After years of anticipation, global-positioning systems are expected to emerge next year in a significant percentage of cell phones built to meet the Global System for Mobile ...

While some may only think of GPS technology as a convenience when driving a car or hiking, for many, GPS is a necessity. Through navigation devices, adaptable software, and mobility aids, GPS ...

Global Positioning System (GPS) is a navigation system formed by 24-satellites placed in the Earth's six orbits and enables users to determine their position accurately from any location. The system ...

While GPS has become a standard feature in smartphones driven by the popularity of mapping, navigation and LBS applications, GPS penetration in feature phones remains low outside the US. Despite Nokia ...

The founder of GPS chip designer Sirf Technology believes some cameras next year will know where they're taking photos, partly through new technology that can get a location fix faster. Stephen ...

India is reviewing a proposal that would require Apple to keep GPS location services permanently active on every iPhone sold in the country, according to Reuters. Under the proposal, smartphone makers ...