iPhone 4 Vs iPhone 3GS: Improved GPS Accuracy And Speed
iPhone 4 Vs iPhone 3GS: Improved GPS Accuracy And Speed
When Apple launched iPad 3G+Wi-Fi model, users had observed that the iPad 3G model (which includes GPS) took marginally more time to pull the final GPS lock as compared to iPhone 3GS running iOS 4 beta. However, the lock on iPad was stronger and its GPS was observed to be...
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I haved found the iPhone 4 to lock onto my position far quicker than my 3GS. Tomtom works flawlessly as well, where previously it would lose signal occassionaly.
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It's amazing that new technology works better. When is this news?
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Works great ... except it tells me that I am moving when I am sitting still...
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its pretty amazing
i was speeding down a street and it stayed with me -
I've noticed this too. In motions gps app it shows you accuracy of gps. On 3GS I never saw better than 56ft radius. With iPhone 4 I see 16 feet radius accuracy!
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I meant in MotionX gps app. Not motions. In my previous post.
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I noticed that too. I don't need my Magellan car dock to lock my signal and I can get great signal unside my house , that's amazing !
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Be really great if we could just get Hot Spot and some sort of notifications and Privacy appsso we don't have to keep dealing with this Jailbreaking cat and mouse bullshit
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hate to break it to you but you're probably not getting GPS signals inside of your house. GPS is line of site, not RF.
In your house, your phone is using triangularization by testing the signal strength of the nearest cell towers to you.
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Exactly. I find a lot of these posts to be utterly useless and too biased at times. I understand this is an iPhone fansite but they could at least try to remain objective for arguments sake. And what I don't understand is why they are postin this when it comes from a readers post. Not to say it's not credible but couldn't macworld have just run this test themselves with an iphone4 to confirm it.
And before you fanboys call me an apple hater I'll I have you know I own the 3gs and I'm satisfied with it.
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That is utter BS. My Garmin Nuvi can get a lock inside a house, no cell towers required.
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What do you guys think? should anybody that don't have the iphone4 yet should we go real early to an ATT Store on June 29 and try our luck??? what are your thoughts people?
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What do you have now? I traded up from a 3G and the 4 is significantly better. I loved my 3G and I am thrilled that I made the change.
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GPS uses radio signals from satellites.
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You and klutch need to get out more lol this is a site for updates big or small, if you don't like it don't read it, there are so many sites out there that only report "the big news" maybe that is where you should point your browser. And leave us "Fanboys" to our very Biased non objective Apple loving site.
P.s I have a Nokia
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NEW JAILBREAK OUT!
...but I wont tell you where you get it.
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After updating iOS4 on my 3GS, GPS works gr8888.inside my house also.. previously it was showing i'm on the next street.
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I am happy about the new one as well..works well for me
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In iphone 4 100 more feature has been added then iphone 3GS..
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Totally it's gotta b seamlessly fast, with a4 processor.
Heck yeah, I'm still not too happy with glass in the back.Next iPhone operating system should include emoticons option on keyboard control enabler In settings.
It forces everyone too use those annoying cases.
If they could only build an iPhone that can actually b anti- scratches, it would b much more interesting anyway, I kind of like how accurate the locator point could be but, I really hate when people know where I am.
Some rumors say that solar and possibly query keyboard may b in sooner future , who really knows.
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I got to touch one at the AT&T store the other day seems faster but I want to see it loaded up with stuff as for the glass back I wasn't to fond of that idea either but if it is as strong as military helicopter glass it should be fine that stuff is tough well see.
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cant wait to upgrade my 3g to the iphone4
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Well said
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Hey are you 5yrs old lol
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I have a 3G and am planning on getting an iPhone 4. I am glad to hear this news and I haven't heard it reported anywhere and would be excited about a faster and more accurate GPS.
iPhone 4 is new technology and works better, are we surprised? No. Do we want to read about it? Heck yeah. -
So, how would line of sight work if you were in a car and the roof obstructed the GPS?
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Come on, people. Not evey article is going to appeal to every individual reading it. The point is that there is a wealth of info being offered here and you can pick and choose what to read and what not to read. I for one appreciate the wealth of info on the various Apple smartphone products available here and the tremendous work that goes into it. Thanks to iphonehackers I have gotten the inspiration to unlock and jailbreak my 3GS.
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Toot it and boot it...
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I really don't know why the is a fuss about GPS signal on the iphone 4. I have been using my iphone 3G and 3GS with Tom Tom and Navigon and i must say i've never really had any serious issues except i would admit a few no signals on my 3G. I travel back and forth a lot from DC to NY and my 3GS works flawless.
Some people need to bear in mind that there are dead zone in satellite signal so its possible to have no signal every new and then even when using satellite gizmo's from the Military. I'm sure the iphone is equipped with a better GPS chip than the 3GS but why fix it if its not broken.
And by the way, i do get accurate GPS signal in my living room and both my 3G and 3GS. Might have to do with my location but i have no issues.
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I have 3GS, think is worth getting up early and stand outsite att store tomorrow for the iphone 4?
