Tankbag Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 @Tankbag apparently they use the accelerometer information on your phone which detects the movements and can work out what vehicle you most likely are using Interesting, I'll do some experiments & report back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mawsley Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 I popped out to get my eyes checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 @James in Brum Its called google timeline. http://www.google.com/maps/timelineI think you need to have google maps installed on your phone and switch it on somewhow How the hell does google know I'm on a motorbike & not in a car ? I travel by car bike and bus and also drive the bus and it knows the difference between each one! even if I am passenger on the bus or driving it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Come to think of it, it also knew when I used to cycle to work and back last summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankbag Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 @James in Brum Its called google timeline. http://www.google.com/maps/timelineI think you need to have google maps installed on your phone and switch it on somewhow How the hell does google know I'm on a motorbike & not in a car ? I travel by car bike and bus and also drive the bus and it knows the difference between each one! even if I am passenger on the bus or driving it! We need a Routemaster so you can walk a bit, jump on & be a passenger, then drive it & jump off later while its moving. See what google makes of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marino Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 From Bali to Norway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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