Ever wondered how the emergency dispatchers are able to locate the callers? Find out about positioning during emergency calls here.
The Google Maps hack by a Berliner artist
A german artist, called Simon Weckert has generated a fake traffic jam in Berlin using second-hand smartphones. Read more about this Google maps hack here
Sensors in mobile phones: the Inertial Measurement Unit
The Inertial Measurement Unit is one of the sensors in mobile phones today, which can be used for location-based services. This article will tell you more about IMUs and positioning.