The demand for location based services has dramatically increased specially in the mobile devices. The adoption of GPS for mobiles phones started in the smart phone sector. Today GPS facility is considered a standard feature for a mobile to offer. The rise in the demand is increasing. GPS application development with newer innovative applications offering better navigation services are appearing in the market.
Although GPS enabled mobiles have been available in the market since the 1990s it is now that GPS technology for mobile is fast maturing. The GPS functionality is a feature that is getting quite popular with users. With such features like navigation assistance, text-to-speech, voice activated driving and walking direction, live information on traffic that serve to benefit the user providing the user with more convenience add value to the overall experience.
The trend for mobiles to be integrated with GPS facility has affected the growth of standalone GPS devices. Who would go for a GPS device if you can have the same functionality in your mobile phone?
New paths are being explored and new possibilities being explored to bring improved applications for the user. A lot of potential is being seen where GPS technology in mobile sets can facilitate business processes hence this area is being explored by developers. The market demand together with advance in technology and business factors is fueling the increase of GPS enabled mobiles. The combination of GPS system in a mobile makes a powerful impact that can have great utilities if it is properly handled.
A report by Berg Insight in 2009 revealed that the shipment of GPS enabled handsets was increasing having reached a number of 150 million units for 2009. According to these statistics it was predicted that the number would exceed to 770 million units by 2014.
Taking into account the growing popularity all smart phone platforms are rolling out their own GPS applications and services. The applications at the Apple's App store and stores for other platforms shows support for applications that offer GPS services.
The earlier difficulties being experienced while using GPS facility are being worked on. The focus was on getting the user accurate information. In getting precise information the response time often took very long putting a strain on the battery life.
However as technology is advancing at a fast pace answers to these problems are being addressed to. Work in GPS applications development is leading to more accurate, productive and functional applications and services.
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