GPS Accuracy Could Start Eroding in 2010 Because of Satellite Launch Delays

GPS or at least a-GPS (assisted GPS) has finally become mainstream components in smartphones over the past year or two. Apps for the iPhone 3G, in particular, often heavily depend on GPS coordinates. So, guess what? According to TidBITS…

GPS Accuracy Could Start Dropping in 2010

So, what’s the problem? According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office report TidBITS found…

It is uncertain whether the Air Force will be able to acquire new satellites in time to maintain current GPS service without interruption.

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