Russia Introduces A Google-Less Android

09/03/2012, One of the key reasons for Android’s wild popularity and fame is that it is good, free and well-supported by Google. However, this is not to say that Google does not earn anything in return for it. Rather, the search [...]

Qualcomm supports dual GPS+GLONASS positioning

12/15/2011, Qualcomm has just announced the support of GLONASS, a global positioning system developed and operated by the Russian government. GLONASS is a network of 24 satellites that basically perform the same job than the American GPS system. However, Qualcomm can [...]

ST-Ericsson CG1950 makes it easier to find you

02/02/2011, ST-Ericsson will be launching the world’s smallest receiver that is able to see both American GPS and Russian GLONASS position satellites. Called the CG1950, this receiver will enable mobile devices to have a much more reliable positioning system. With access [...]