Nokia is to add A-GPS – which is GPS on steroids – to its location-enabled devices.
This Assisted GPS service will help Nokia Maps users find their locations faster and get to their desired locations quicker using a device with built-in GPS. The first handsets to use this service are the Nokia 6110 Navigator and N95. Users can download the software upgrade using the Nokia Software Updater.
A-GPS reduces the time to first fix (TTFF) for most geographical locations worldwide. Ralph Eric Kunz, VP of multimedia experiences at Nokia, said: "By decreasing the time wasted while you wait for a first fix, we are increasing the enjoyment that Nokia Maps provides," says "Consumers now have the comfort of quick fix times which create a better navigation experience when using Nokia Maps."
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