Here is an
answer from the community section of the Apple Store:
Will the new iPad with wi-fi only have a GPS feature?
Asked by Frank H from Oak Park Mar 31, 2012
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Apple is pretty clear on this in their KB article on iOS 5 location services (KB Article # HT4995):
iOS devices without a cellular connection only use Wi-Fi for Location Services (if a Wi-Fi network is available).
GPS is available on iPhone and iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models.
Answered by Daniel B from Meridian Apr 10, 2012 Flag as inappropriate
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And here is an eve more interesting Q&A from the same
source:
Does wifi only iPad have gps?
Asked by John L from Woodbury May 12, 2012
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Somewhat.
Apple doesnt integrate GPS on the Wi-Fi only models, but you can still locate yourself and use Location Services only if you are connected through Wi-Fi. The cellular + Wi-Fi models are more precise on GPS as they use cellular signals to pinpoint accuracy of your location.
If you meant GPS as in Car GPS, it will be tough to drive with a Wi-Fi only model as it will keep asking you to join networks every time your out of range. Otherwise, the Cellular+ WiFi can support connection almost wherever you go.
Answered by Ivan P from Woodside Aug 13, 2012
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I still find this very confusing, at no time was I asked to join a network, it just worked.
I am now wondering whether the maps pick up on time, I started the route at the same time we left the home position. Is it possible the dot was moving to a position where I should have been at that particular time although that doesn't account for losing the signal when the map went blurred.