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Since our original episode on location nearly nine years ago, a lot has happened in the location support for Android. In this episode, Wyatt Riley and Roy Want answer all of Tor's questions about how it works and cover recent developments like indoor location, elevation, and some tips for developers.

Wyatt, Roy and Tor.

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Getting started guide
Precise indoor location

Google Play Store has three apps that demonstrate Wi-Fi RTT (IEEE 802.11mc) capabilities for devices with 11mc support.

WifitRttLocator (phone positioning in a building with 11mc capable Access Points)
WifiRttScan (Phone to Access Point ranging)

WifiNanScan (Phone to phone ranging)

Catch ADB on YouTube→ https://goo.gle/adb-podcast

Subscribe to Android Developers → https://goo.gle/AndroidDevs

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Android Developers Backstage

Episode 198: Location location location, revisited

Android Developers Backstage

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Wyatt, Roy and Tor.

Links:

Getting started guide
Precise indoor location

Google Play Store has three apps that demonstrate Wi-Fi RTT (IEEE 802.11mc) capabilities for devices with 11mc support.

WifitRttLocator (phone positioning in a building with 11mc capable Access Points)
WifiRttScan (Phone to Access Point ranging)

WifiNanScan (Phone to phone ranging)

Catch ADB on YouTube→ https://goo.gle/adb-podcast

Subscribe to Android Developers → https://goo.gle/AndroidDevs

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