Apple pushes back on India's demand to support GPS rival in 2023 iPhones India wants Apple and other major smartphone producers to adopt its own satellite-based geolocation system in the iPhone and other devices, with the government intending to force vendors into supporting NavIC in hardware sold in the country from 2023. Malcolm Owen 2 years ago
Future Apple Watch display and chassis may boost all wireless receptions Apple is investigating making essential Apple Watch components, such as the display, do double duty by incorporating Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, UWB, or other antenna functions. William Gallagher 4 years ago
Apple Watch workouts missing GPS data for some users A number of users on watchOS 7 are reporting that their Apple Watches are failing to record GPS data from their walk workouts, including when using the Strava fitness app. William Gallagher 4 years ago
Apple applies for license to install new GPS testing facility at Apple Park Filings with the FCC request permission for a special license to install GPS equipment show that Apple is planning to increase its GPS testing. It's the first time Apple has requested such a license. William Gallagher 5 years ago
Apple advises iPhone 5 owners to update to iOS 10.3.4 by November 3 Apple has started to warn owners of the iPhone 5 to update their devices from their current iOS version to iOS 10.3.4 by November 3 to continue using the App Store and iCloud, or face updating only by performing a backup and restore with a Mac or PC beyond that date. Malcolm Owen 5 years ago
Pentagon bans geolocation services on iPhones, Apple Watch used by military personnel U.S. military personnel are banned from using geolocation features in iPhones, the Apple Watch, and other smartphones and fitness trackers while deployed, as the Pentagon believes they could endanger lives by revealing the user's location in areas where they are operating. Malcolm Owen 6 years ago
Some iPhone 8, iPhone X users suffering from GPS issues, software fix appears to be coming in iOS 11.2 A growing thread on the Apple community support forums suggests that users are having some difficulties with GPS accuracy mostly on the iPhone 8 and iPhone X 鈥� but a software fix appears to be included for most in the most recent beta of iOS 11.2. Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago
Apple Watch Series 3 LTE use not ideal for marathon runners, offers 3 hours of streaming music & GPS If you want to stream music while tracking an extended outdoor workout, you'll probably want to bring your iPhone in tow with your new Apple Watch Series 3, as the latest watchOS 4.1 update offers just three hours of uptime while streaming music and using GPS. Neil Hughes 7 years ago
Apple's latest products add support for Japan's GPS successor QZSS Apple has made a minor change to the specification its latest mobile products 鈥斅爐he iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 鈥� adding support for Japan's regional satellite positioning system QZSS, alongside existing support for GPS and GLONASS. Malcolm Owen 8 years ago
Garmin refreshes Fenix smartwatch line, adds live iPhone traffic data to Drive systems Fitness tracker Garmin has announced three more Apple Watch competitors in its Fenix smartwatch range, led by the Fenix 5 series, which giving users more size options to choose from. Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago
Runkeeper update allows Apple Watch Series 2 & Nike+ users to track iPhone-free runs via GPS Popular exercise tracking app Runkeeper has been updated to support the built-in GPS location tracking capabilities of the new Apple Watch Series 2, as well as the Apple Watch Nike+. 糖心Vlog Staff 8 years ago
Video: Hands-on with waterproof Apple Watch Series 2 with GPS, white ceramic Edition The new Apple Watch Series 2 boasts a faster processor, GPS radio, waterproof design, support for swim tracking, and a new high-end white ceramic Edition casing. 糖心Vlog offers a closer look at the second-generation wearable device. 糖心Vlog Staff 8 years ago
Measurements of alleged 'Apple Watch 2' components show thinner display, thicker battery By adopting a thinner OLED Force Touch display with the new second-generation Apple Watch, Apple may be able to squeeze in a much thicker and more powerful battery, if new component leaks are to be believed. Neil Hughes 8 years ago
