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Author:  Linux_User [ Sun Dec 13, 2009 1:30 pm ]
Post subject:  How does my iPod Touch know where I am?
OK, my iPod Touch seems to be able to pinpoint my location without an active internet connection. How is it doing this? :shock:
Author:  Fogmeister [ Sun Dec 13, 2009 1:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How does my iPod Touch know where I am?
Doesn't it have GPS?

As long as the map images are still in the memory it should be able to display where you are. However, you won't be able to see a different part of the map.
Author:  Linux_User [ Sun Dec 13, 2009 1:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How does my iPod Touch know where I am?
Fogmeister wrote:
Doesn't it have GPS?

As long as the map images are still in the memory it should be able to display where you are. However, you won't be able to see a different part of the map.


That would make sense, didn't realise the Touch had GPS too. :)
Author:  saspro [ Sun Dec 13, 2009 2:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How does my iPod Touch know where I am?
Wireless triangulation IIRC
Author:  Linux_User [ Sun Dec 13, 2009 3:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How does my iPod Touch know where I am?
saspro wrote:
Wireless triangulation IIRC


Triangulation with what though? There were no wifi networks in range, and since it doesn't have the ability to connect to 'phone networks... :?
Author:  saspro [ Sun Dec 13, 2009 4:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How does my iPod Touch know where I am?
Linux_User wrote:
saspro wrote:
Wireless triangulation IIRC


Triangulation with what though? There were no wifi networks in range, and since it doesn't have the ability to connect to 'phone networks... :?


if you've been in range of a wireless network recently then it'll work it out from there. There may also be networks with hifdden SSID's that it's picking up from.

It could also be black magic
Author:  davrosG5 [ Sun Dec 13, 2009 4:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How does my iPod Touch know where I am?
It's simple.
Apple is watching you.
Author:  TheHobgob [ Sun Dec 13, 2009 4:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How does my iPod Touch know where I am?
davrosG5 wrote:
It's simple.
Apple is watching you.
saspro wrote:
It could also be black magic


I do believe they are the same thing?

+1 to Black magic
Author:  jonbwfc [ Sun Dec 13, 2009 9:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How does my iPod Touch know where I am?
TheHobgob wrote:
davrosG5 wrote:
It's simple.
Apple is watching you.
saspro wrote:
It could also be black magic

I do believe they are the same thing?
+1 to Black magic

Steve Jobs is omnipresent, so he knows where all the iPhones and iPod Touches are, all the time.
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