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Helio adds new GPS-enabled phone
November 9, 2006
The Drift will let subscribers broadcast their location to friends and use Google Maps using satellite GPS technology. Photos: Helio calls on Drift
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Turning cell phones into lifelines
December 5, 2006
update Cell phones constantly update their position with cell towers, making them an important tool in finding lost persons.
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Wi-Fi used for location services
June 20, 2005
Skyhook says it has software that is more accurate than GPS for location-based services.
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Boom predicted for GPS-enabled handsets
January 15, 2008
Berg Insight says GPS-enabled handsets worldwide will reach 560 million units by 2012, with an 18-fold increase in European uptake.
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Intel experiments with Wi-Fi as GPS substitute
July 12, 2005
Chipmakers are experimenting with using the wireless networks to triangulate an individual's location, especially in urban areas.
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MapQuest service homes in on BlackBerrys
October 3, 2005
MapQuest's "Find Me" GPS service finds its way into BlackBerry handhelds used by Sprint customers.
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Uncertainty 'hindering' Europe's mobile-navigation rollout
January 22, 2007
Poor communication from team behind EU's answer to GPS slows adoption of satellite navigation in handsets, wireless operator says.Images: Europe's GPS rival
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For handset makers, it's all about location
October 2, 2007
news analysis Nokia announces plans to spend $8.1 billion on Navteq. Why would it shell out so much for an outfit that's not well known?
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Google's ambitions going mobile
November 28, 2006
newsmaker Deep Nishar, Google's director of product management, sees mobility as the next new frontier of the Internet.
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