Mar 7 · 19 min read · Your phone sent your GPS coordinates to 47 different companies yesterday. You consented to this by tapping "Allow" on a weather app 18 months ago. You probably don't remember doing it. You almost certainly don't remember which app it was. But somewhe...
Join discussionJan 24 · 8 min read · A delivery app I consulted for was using Google Maps APIs for everything. Distance calculations, address validation, timezone lookups—all Google. Their monthly bill: $4,200. For a startup doing 50,000 deliveries a month, that's $0.08 per delivery jus...
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Jan 22 · 10 min read · User types "123 Main St" — you need latitude and longitude. GPS tracker sends coordinates — you need a readable address. Both are geocoding. One forward, one reverse. Forward Geocoding Address in, coordinates out. const response = await fetch( `htt...
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Jan 16 · 4 min read · Introduction to Location-Themed Awards Location-themed awards transform traditional recognition into meaningful tributes by incorporating the geography, landmarks, and cultural essence of specific places. These custom awards celebrate achievements wh...
Join discussionDec 24, 2025 · 4 min read · Introduction to Location Theme Awards Location-themed awards are recognition pieces designed around specific cities, countries, landmarks, or geographical features. These awards transform standard trophies into meaningful mementos by incorporating ic...
Join discussionNov 25, 2025 · 5 min read · Location-based services (LBS) have become an inherent part of our daily lives. From shopping orders, booking taxis, and finding nearby stores to building travel plans—everything is built upon location-based services. Going down this rabbit hole, your...
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Aug 12, 2025 · 4 min read · Walk through parts of Hyderabad today and you’ll notice a strange new rhythm: glittering towers with concierge lobbies, rooftop pools, and show apartments that could pass for boutique hotels. Once the preserve of a tiny elite, flats priced at ₹3 cror...
Join discussionMay 7, 2025 · 3 min read · Everybody has been there, wandering around an area to find a business that will not show up in your search. A Dropped Pin in Google Maps will feel like a miracle in those moments. It is a feature that we do not often think much about until we really ...
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Feb 18, 2025 · 3 min read · Introduction Have you ever wondered how your Android phone knows where you are? Whether you're using Google Maps, a ride-hailing app, or a weather app, location services play a huge role in making your experience seamless. In Android, there are diffe...
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Feb 17, 2025 · 11 min read · In the previous article, we explored how to implement background location services in React Native by pairing react-native-geolocation-service with the Notifee library. Our use case for that approach was building a payment platform where merchants co...
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