Why does my phone gps know which way I’m facing when driving, but when walking it always thinks I’m walking backwards?
In: Technology
Gps isn’t exact usually. The government doesn’t want it to be exact. So it gives a range within a few feet.
When driving you are moving forward and google maps or whatever understand you are going forward in that direction. It also assumes you are on the road most of the time and not driving in the wrong direction.
If you walk backwards you likely aren’t moving enough. Try doing it for longe stretchs. Remember gps has a built in margin of error.
Also phones have their own sensors. And can sorta tell where they are and where they are facing.
Latest Answers