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I disagree. I don't think true "auto driving" (as opposed to some sensor-driven safety assists) is feasible in the next decade or so, well-past the rumored time
by twoodfin 11y ago
I disagree. I don't think true "auto driving" (as opposed to some sensor-driven safety assists) is feasible in the next decade or so, well-past the rumored timetable for an "Apple Car".
Even if it were, why would you design it to require sub-meter, externally-provided precision, especially when there are guaranteed to be circumstances (e.g., tunnels) where it won't be available?
My guess is that Apple wants faster locking GPS because faster locking means less time with antennas cranked up using power.
- toomuchtodo 11y ago> My guess is that Apple wants faster locking GPS because faster locking means less time with antennas cranked up using power. Put better GPS antennas in your phone then. GPS chipsets in your typical Samsung and iPhone are already capable of centimeter resolution, its the shit antenna they put inside that's the problem. https://radionavlab.ae.utexas.edu/images/stories/files/papers/ion2014Pesyna.pdf https://radionavlab.ae.utexas.edu/images/stories/files/paper...
- kaolinite 11y agoIf possible, Apple likes to have their cake and eat it too. As far as I know, the iPhone doesn't contain an antenna per se, rather they use the frame of the phone as the antenna. I believe many other phones do this too. There are some pretty clear advantages (weight, size of device) but presumably some downsides too (which is why perhaps they're buying this company). People are always complaining about some aspect of Apple devices where there is apparently an easy solution (latest example would be Apple Watch water-proofing) but there is always a downside, even if it isn't clear - otherwise Apple would have done it. The problem is the compromise and where you draw the line.