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Getting Around with
In This Chapter
Using GPS safely
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Preparing to use GPS on your BlackBerry
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Choosing a GPS application
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A
few years back, when some Northern American network carriers
introduced global positioning system (GPS) on their versions of the
BlackBerry, we were quite impressed . . . until we tried it. The response time
was slow, and it wasn't accurate. On top of that, the network carriers charged
an arm and a leg for this inferior service. As it turns out, those GPS functions
weren't actually embedded in the BlackBerry. How low-tech!
Today, many BlackBerry models, including your BlackBerry Storm2, come
with built-in GPS.
Depending on your network carrier, your BlackBerry Storm2 GPS might be
disabled. For example, Verizon Wireless has a history of disabling GPS capa-
bilities and steers users toward Verizon's own GPS application, VZ Navigator.
However, an application such as Google Maps uses both GPS and the network
to find your location. So if GPS is disabled, Google Maps can still approximate
where you are on the map.
Putting Safety First
Some GPS features are useful not only while you're walking on the street, but
also while you're driving a car. Although you'll be tempted to use BlackBerry
GPS while driving, we strongly suggest that you not adjust it while you're driving.
Chapter 13
BlackBerry GPS
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