Re: [android-developers] Re: Looking for LocationManager use for cycling app

On Tue, Mar 6, 2012 at 7:30 PM, RedBullet <scottedchapman@gmail.com> wrote:
> OK, got it. So, if I am going to use GPS, are there any good strategies for
> conserving power? Do the update intervals make any difference? Or is the
> drain going to be the same because the radio is essentially on?

In theory, a longer minTime may be used by Android to power down the
GPS in between checks. In practice, I don't know how big of an effect
it has. And, for any sort of navigation-type app, I'd be hesitant to
make too many assumptions. For example, you're assuming a fairly slow
cyclist speed, and there are some faster cyclists than that, but your
app might be used by people riding Vespas, motorcycles, etc.

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