Google Maps now makes use of the Blackbery Storm's internal GPS
http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2009/02/google-maps ... »
BUT, any previous Verizon Blackberry is out of luck because apparently the GPS chip isn't publicly accessible. I don't know who is to blame for this, Verizon or RIM (most likely big V). I hope this is something that can be updated with software...
BUT, any previous Verizon Blackberry is out of luck because apparently the GPS chip isn't publicly accessible. I don't know who is to blame for this, Verizon or RIM (most likely big V). I hope this is something that can be updated with software...
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umm...
The storm has always been unlocked.
All blackBerrys are unlocked now also.
I use Google Maps on my BlackBerry.
The storm has always been unlocked.
All blackBerrys are unlocked now also.
I use Google Maps on my BlackBerry.
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(not saying your wrong)
I just dont see where they got this at..
My friends who has a Storm has always been able to use Google Maps.
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In the past 3 weeks ive been able to use Google maps on my BB as well.
I just dont see where they got this at..
My friends who has a Storm has always been able to use Google Maps.
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In the past 3 weeks ive been able to use Google maps on my BB as well.
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Yes, Google Maps has worked. However, it has not made use of the internal GPS up to this point on any Verizon Blackberry device. It has instead used a technique known as triangulation, which gives an approximate location via cell phone towers. The location would be within 1500m or so, no where near the accuracy of GPS. In addition, Google Latitude should work much better now for Verizon Blackberry users (if you choose to be stalked by friends).
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