Friday, December 9, 2011

Difference between GPS and Android's Network Location Provider to acquire the user location

Obtaining User Location in android application using GPS or Network Location Provider

GPS
Android's Network Location Provider
Although GPS is most accurate
Android's Network Location Provider determines user location using cell tower and Wi-Fi signals
It only works outdoors
Providing location information in a way that works indoors and outdoors
It quickly consumes battery power

Uses less battery power
It doesn’t return the location as quickly as users want.
Responds faster


Note: To obtain the user location in your application, you can use both GPS and the Network Location Provider, or just one.

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