In depth: Beyond GPS: The future of location tech will change how you use your smartphone

In depth: Beyond GPS: The future of location tech will change how you use your smartphone   Beyond GPS: The future of location tech Having your phone know where you are and what you're doing is one of the creepiest (but most useful) aspects of modern smartphones. From Google Now to location-based notifications on iOS, you probably take advantage of it every single day. But we're still using 1970s technology to make that happen, and when the tech finally catches up with the 21st century, it'll change how you use your phone, for the better. Mostly. At the moment, your phone uses two main methods to work out where you are – the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Wi-Fi. Read more >