>>Yes, currently we use GPS for broadcasting location to the server and carry >>out the searches. A mobile search engine is something that every mobile user >>needs and so can be bundled along with a mobile phone by the mobile carriers. >>Hence we are looking at them as a potential buyers of our application.<< There is a clear gap in the market as mobile operators have been unable to widely deploy their systems over the years, mainly due to technology limitations and fragmentation. However I have some reservations about relying on mobile GPS for positioning in non- automotive/navigation applications because the satellite signals are so weak.
Although I may change my mind once I get my hands on a true assisted GPS device. Also, Google is investing heavily in this area and is leaning towards cell id with (in my opinion) good reason: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhgNZ5wMz2A&feature=user --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Challenge" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-challenge?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
