Location-based reminders

[ArGiEs]

It's to my understanding that the reminders app in iOS5 will work via GPS to give a critical alert when one enters a certain location (the example given is being reminded to by a certain grocery item when one pulls up to a grocery store). Will this work with the iPod touch? The GPS radio operates seperately from cell or Wifi service.

 

[BlackBerry Guy]

The iPod touch 4 doesn't have a GPS in it, so I don't think so.

 

[ArGiEs]

Sorry- it absolutely does. I use it on Maps, Starbucks, etc.

 

[Guacho]

Sorry- it absolutely does. I use it on Maps, Starbucks, etc.

Yeah but that's not gonna help, i guess Reminders needs a constant interntet connection

 

[BlackBerry Guy]

Sorry- it absolutely does. I use it on Maps, Starbucks, etc.

It's using wifi triangulation, which is why it's able to get your location. Turn your wifi off and those apps won't be able to find you. I can guarantee you, the touch does not have a GPS chip in it.

 

[ivan1.ruiz]

No you can't no gps on it


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[ArGiEs]

It's using wifi triangulation, which is why it's able to get your location. Turn your wifi off and those apps won't be able to find you. I can guarantee you, the touch does not have a GPS chip in it.

I stand corrected. Oh, well, I hear Apple whispering once more, "If you want the really cool stuff, buy an iPhone, buy an iPhone, buy an iPhone...."