The GPS doesn't use a lot of data, but it still needs to load maps and
any recent updates their service might have. There is no way you'll get
a 360 degree of the current situation. The best way to do that is keep
your eye on the road. The best you'll get is (sort-of) recent updates
from people who have reported problems like blocked roads or accidents
and those will just be symbols on the map.
On 10/9/24 5:34 PM, charles meyer wrote:
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> My esteemed listmates,
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> We're helping patrons and visitors driving after Hurricane Milton.
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> Many are less fortunate and also less tech oriented.
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> Some need to take freeways they've never navigated and it's stressful
> for them (and us all!).
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> I'm trying to help them and disabuse them of misconceptions like GPS
> uses up a lot of cell data.
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> I've read that GPS uses radio waves from Satellites so it doesn't use cell data.
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> https://www.workyard.com/employee-time-tracking/how-much-data-does-a-gps-use
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> Some are interested in what they can see on their Android cell phones
> like the 360 degree photos you can see on Google Maps so as you
> approach a freeway exchange you can see what that exchange looks like
> in real time.
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> Some shared using Waze or GP just provides you lines and not what
> you'll actually see in real life as you drive.
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> Have you found any Android apps or Web sites which would be no/low
> cost to use to share real time view of freeway exchanges?
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> Thank you all so much,
>
> Charles.
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> Charlotte County Public Library
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Tim McMahon
West Liberty Public Library
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