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Getting the new 4G. Quick Question
- Thread starter derek1984
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iPod, yes. GPS, I don't think so. I think the GPS in the iPhone is assisted by the cell towers so you would need a data plan to use it. I'm not 100% sure on the GPS though.
it doesnt need the data. the module does use A-GPS but it can still function as a traditional GPS receiver. of course if you do not have a data connection you need the maps to be stored locally on the device if you intend to use the GPS for navigation.
And Google maps does not store the data locally. It requires a data plan. So you'd need to purchase another GPS solution.
Do you turn ALL data off (i.e. Airplane mode) or just 3G? Because turning off 3G just means you're using EDGE instead, which you won't have access to either if you don't have a data plan.
Just looked up the App you mentioned, in it's description it says the app REQUIRES 3G, EDGE or WiFi. So if you can get WiFi on whatever course you're playing then you're set, otherwise you still need the data plan.
Maybe you need the WiFi to download the course map, but then don't need the data while playing? I don;t know the app either so I can't say.
GPS =/= navigation or maps.
just because you are using GPS doesnt mean you are using it for navigation. the OP uses it for his golf app.
If you have a sim in the phone, won't it still have some kind of data connection evan if it's a non contract sim?
It would cost though
i understand that, but my point was that we should not assume GPS always means navigation.