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A-GPS

(Assisted-GPS) A GPS system that uses cell towers in cities with tall buildings to augment the satellite signals. See mobile positioning and GPS.
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OMA SUPL 1.0's acceptance across the wireless industry provides network operators a consistent platform to deploy A-GPS and location services.
QUALCOMM OFFERS MOBILE STATION MODEM CHIPSETS WITH OMA SUPL
NEC is a pioneer in A-GPS solutions and boasts a wealth of experience in developing location-based service systems for not only Japanese operators but also operators worldwide.
NEC & WIND Collaborate on Assisted GPS Commercial Trials
The advantages of the SUPL-based A-GPS solution toward deployment of location-based services include the following:
NEC to Introduce Assisted Global Positioning System (A-GPS) Solution in Global Market - World's First Commercial OMA SUPL-based System Deployment
A-GPS excels in suburban and rural environments having low base-station density, while AFLT is more suited to urban environments with high base-station density and in-building applications.
Location-based services challenge deployment. (Wireless Test)
Connectivity options include 4G/LTE/HSPA+ 21/42Mb/s, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 with apt-X, NFC and A-GPS. It is powered by a 3000mAh battery.
LG G Flex 2 with curved display launched at Rs. 55,000
"This high-end luxury and exotic automobile market vertical is a natural fit for our always-on, highly dependable A-GPS vehicle devices," said Location Based Technologies CEO, Dave Morse.
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OS Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread), Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, Radio Stereo FM radio with RDS, GPS Yes, with A-GPS support Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator Colors Black, White, Dual SIM (dual stand-by), MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player, MP4/H.263/H.264 player, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk, Document viewer, Photo viewer Organizer, Voice memo/dial, Predictive text input
Motorola Fire
In addition, it features integrated GPS and A-GPS technology, the company said.
Toshiba introduces new TG01 handset
The Nokia N82 features A-GPS, five megapixel camera, Xenon flash, Carl Zeiss optics and Internet connectivity, Nokia said.
Nokia unveils new multimedia computer
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