tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804600.post116068275365037136..comments2009-07-16T14:00:44.784+02:00Anders Borgnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804600.post-1160820331649227362006-10-14T12:05:00.000+02:002006-10-14T12:05:00.000+02:00True, and 100 meters doesn't require GPS.<BR/><BR/>As a Java ME developer I've noticed there are yet almost no phones with the Location API, which would be excellent for third-party (read: without operator control) mapping and search applications.Anders Borghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13704301841012290683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804600.post-1160791516480126392006-10-14T04:05:00.000+02:002006-10-14T04:05:00.000+02:00Of course, in this area the American market is actually ahead. Location (GPS or otherwise) is mandated to be in all/most mobiles [1], and location-enhanced applications are definitely available. Traffic, geocaching, and mobile-enhanced dating are all available. <BR/><BR/>[1] The definition is that 75% of mobile phone calls to emergency services must be able to provide user location within 100 meters.Barbara Ballardhttp://www.littlespringsdesign.comnoreply@blogger.com