It's probably moot to say it at this point (I've been away for the past few days and not doing e mail) but it's not really and "Apple" thing, it's a regulation thing.
A few years ago a regulation kicked in that any device/phone capable of connecting with cell phone service had to have a GPS built in. I had to upgrade a phone with which I was perfectly happy. The reason given was that it facilitated the E911 system, so the operators would know where you were in an emergency. Can't say why it applies to iPads and tablets, but if you have a Nook, Kindle, iPad, android tablet, or whatever that can connect through a cell tower it has a GPS built in, and the GPS functions even if not connected to cell service. Now I find that many local 911 systems have never bought the software needed to view the location information on a cell phone call. I guess it was a requirement so the NSA could better monitor our various subversive activities. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jim Reinardy Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2014 10:29 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electronics - was Re: Setting GPS Waypoints Rich, It's an Apple thing. WiFi only models don't have a true GPS.
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