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Originally Posted by RANDY P View Post
GPS uses GPS satellites, a cell phone uses towers. A cell phone is also slower than a dedicated device, even an older one.

I find the Phone GPS a pain on long trips.

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A cell has an actual GPS receiver. That's what it uses for position. Some navigation apps require data service from the towers to operate
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