Can you use Maps on the WiFi version only of the new iPad?

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Can you use Maps on the WiFi version only of the new iPad?

I have the iPad Gen 1 with both WiFi and cellular data capabilities. Since I can now tether my iPad to my iPhone I no longer maintain my cell phone account on my iPad. Even with my cell phone data plan off, I can see a location pin move on the map if I first set this up while I am connected to a WiFi area.

I was wondering if the new iPad with WiFi only hardware, will still show the pin on the Maps app moving as you travel with your iPad - if you have first set this up while you were in a WiFi zone where you opened the Map app and set up directions?

iPad, iOS 5.1

Posted on Mar 21, 2012 8:48 PM

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Mar 21, 2012 8:51 PM in response to KevinHry

Likely not. Your original iPad has a GPS chip which works with cellular data either on or off. Wifi only iPads, do not have a GPS chip, so it would not work the same way.

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Ralph9430

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Mar 21, 2012 9:00 PM in response to KevinHry

Wi-Fi only iPads do not have the GPS capability because that is built in to the cellular circuitry. Many people who really want or need the GPS functionality purchase an iPad with a cellular capability even if they never plan to set up a cellular account.

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blitzteh

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Mar 21, 2012 10:11 PM in response to KevinHry

Like everyone is saying the Wifi-only iPad does not have GPS capabilities but if I understand your question correctly, you want to tether your iPad from your phone and use maps?

Your phone will go extremely hot and your data may skyrocket, i recommend not to do this as you may incur extra data fees and drain your cellphone battery fast.

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KevinHry Author

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Mar 25, 2012 6:14 AM in response to blitzteh

Thanks for the feedback. So it sounds like I can use maps if I am in a WiFi area, or if I am tethered, but you are not recommending I stay tethered for long since this will draw a lot of data while connected.

So I guess I could set up the map, get my initial bearings by seeing the pin move while tethered......then kill the tether connection and leave off until I needed to get another location verification.

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