In “Yandex.Maps” improved the definition of geolocation without the participation of GPS

2023-06-09 10:37:14

«Yandex“Improved location detection in its services using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth without the participation of GPS. Relevant Notice received correspondent for Rozetked.

From the description it follows that the inclusion of wireless modules will increase the accuracy of navigation and reduce the impact of glitches in the GPS. Apps need to be updated for this feature to work.Yandex.Kart” and “Navigator” to their latest versions. Taxi drivers also received an innovation, Yandex reported.

The press service of “Yandex” confirmed that the developers are working on improving the location. The publication believes that applications for navigation measure the signal strength from wireless modules and determine the relative geolocation of the smartphone.

The innovation is especially relevant for residents of Moscow, where GPS outages have been observed since May 4, 2023. Because of this, users have difficulties when renting a car or calling a taxi. Drivers’ navigation is also disrupted due to incorrect location.