For an accurate location, you need to be able to pick up signals from at least three satellites, for what is called a "2D fix, " that includes latitude and longitude.

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Made up of a 24-satellite constellation encircling the Earth, the GPS system helps hikers, motorists, pilots and mariners navigate their way by giving them an accurate fix on their location.

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However, LG tacked on an altimeter for more accurate location data (the world ain't flat, you know) and the display can show call info during a run while also offering media controls for navigating through those playlists.

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It isn't an accurate representation of the entire population in terms of age or location.

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