So I have to write two different versions of this application? One for smartphones/devices and one for pc browser?
On 2 Giu, 19:01, Jeremy Geerdes <[email protected]> wrote: > 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)#Rel... > BlackBerry:http://docs.blackberry.com/en/developers/deliverables/18446/Geolocati... > > 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.
