Actually, I believe that both Safari Mobile, Android browser, Mozilla, and Opera mobile all support the HTML5 geolocation API. Here are a couple of references:
WebKit/Mozilla: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_layout_engines_(HTML5)#Related_specifications BlackBerry: http://docs.blackberry.com/en/developers/deliverables/18446/Geolocation_Objects_1228502_11.jsp In fact, the only thing that doesn't appear to support the geolocation API is Windows Phone 7. And what I meant by "the API taps into the device backend" is that the browser itself accesses the smartphone's WiFi or GPS capabilities to provide location information. On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 3:12 AM, thebit <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello, > 1) HTML5 i think it's not full supported by the main browser or > smartphone. > 2) what is API tabs? And where can I find it? > > Thanks for your useful help! > > On 2 Giu, 01:21, Jeremy Geerdes <[email protected]> wrote: > > First, I wouldn't rely on Google Gears geolocation. The HTML5 geolocation > > API is the way to go. > > > > Second, to answer your question, I believe that the API taps into the > device > > backend to obtain location either via WiFi network (i.e., they check the > > WiFi SSID against a database of known SSIDs that have been geolocated) or > if > > possible (and allowed) a GPS chip. So it provides a standardized method > for > > tapping whatever geolocation data can be found on the device. > > > > > > > > On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 6:10 PM, thebit <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Hello, > > > I'm using geoLocation (W3C Geolocation and Google Gears Geolocation) > > > but I would like know how it works. > > > For example: it well works with a smartphone connection? How does it > > > do to obtain user coordinates? > > > Finally, I wish to know if exists a GPS locator per devices provided > > > by GPS. > > > > > Thank you very much for your help! > > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups > > > "Google Maps JavaScript API v3" group. > > > To post to this group, send email to > > > [email protected]. > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > [email protected]. > > > For more options, visit this group at > > >http://groups.google.com/group/google-maps-js-api-v3?hl=en. > > > > -- > > Jeremy R. Geerdes > > Generally Cool Guy > > Des Moines, IA > > > > If you're in the Des Moines, IA, area, check out Debra Heights Wesleyan > > Church!http://www.debraheightswesleyan.org > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Google Maps JavaScript API v3" group. > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/google-maps-js-api-v3?hl=en. > > -- Jeremy R. Geerdes Generally Cool Guy Des Moines, IA If you're in the Des Moines, IA, area, check out Debra Heights Wesleyan Church! http://www.debraheightswesleyan.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps JavaScript API v3" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/google-maps-js-api-v3?hl=en.
