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Broadcom’s Latest GPS Tech Zooms in on Geofencing

 By: Monika Gupta Posted: Feb. 19, 2013

The idea of checking-in to a location via smartphone and social network isn’t as wild of a thought as it once seemed. Through a virtual check-in, people are making real-life connections, tapping others for recommendations on places to visit or to eat and even stirring up a bit of amicable travel-envy among online friends.

Now that people are starting to become more comfortable with the check-in and, more importantly, are recognizing the value of it, Broadcom is introducing technology …

Location-Based Services: Don’t Just Find the Store, Find the Best Deals

 By: Aaron Schmidt Posted: Jan. 03, 2013

The real estate mantra — location, location, location — could also be said for our 21st century connected  lifestyle, in which nearly three-quarters of smartphone owners get real-time location-based information on their phones. If you’ve ever checked into a store on Foursquare or shared your locale on Facebook, you know how easy it is to connect your real life to your digital one.

This connection will soon become much more pervasive, thanks to location-based services, one of the trends …

Broadcom’s Triple Threat: “Turnkey” Platforms Lower Smartphone Costs

 By: Michael Civiello Posted: Dec. 03, 2012

Consumers are demanding more from their phones and they want it all in an affordable package.

With each iteration of mobile phone technology, they’re seeking out devices that do more and do it faster.  No longer are they content with phones that simply download files or share photos and music.  Instead, the expectation has grown to encompass an interactive mobile experience, including emailing, shooting video, running apps of all types, and sharing it all with friends. That’s on top of …

GPS Technology Boost: Faster Speeds, Pinpoint Accuracy

 By: Susan Vander May Posted: Apr. 03, 2012

When Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite-based navigation technology was introduced in the 1990s, consumers were thrilled with its course-plotting capabilities. People folded up their paper maps and tossed their Thomas Guides in favor of TomTom and Garmin devices, and more recently nav-capable smartphones. It wasn’t long until consumers realized that personal navigation applications worked well in ideal environments, but not so well in others.

Today, improving navigation technology has become a central focus for device developers. Many more satellites—including the …

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