Why iPhone to iPad bluetooth GPS isn't available?

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Why iPhone to iPad bluetooth GPS isn't available?

Yes, I know that Wi-Fi iPad can't use GPS signal to system and the apps.

But, since the Apple Watch uses the iPhone GPS position, through bluetooth to feed the Watch OS, why it's not allowed to enable the same for iOS?

The process is simple and does not require any big stuff to iOS change the feature.

I've sent this suggestion at Product Feedback, but still waiting for any sing of live there...

Any one else would like this? It's fair to ask Apple to apply the feature?

iPad Air, iOS 8.4.1, Air 2 Wi-FI

Posted on Sep 6, 2015 11:35 AM

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Answer 1

ChrisJ4203

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Sep 6, 2015 11:37 AM in response to Drigobarreto

Drigobarreto wrote:

Why it's not allowed to enable the same for iOS?

Only Apple would know the answer to that, and we are not Apple.

Drigobarreto wrote:

It's fair to ask Apple to apply the feature?

You can provide feedback to Apple about anything you like. The address is http://www.apple.com/feedback and then click on the appropriate subject.

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Answer 2

Sep 6, 2015 11:39 AM in response to Drigobarreto

What are you talking about?

The iPad can use the iPhone's GPS, when Personal Hotspot is enabled on the iPhone, and the iPad is connected to it.

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Drigobarreto Author

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Sep 6, 2015 11:42 AM in response to Phil0124

No, it can't.

It only uses the internet connection to search the position through the wi-fi spots around...

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Drigobarreto Author

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Sep 6, 2015 11:44 AM in response to ChrisJ4203

ChrisJ4203 wrote:

Drigobarreto wrote:

It's fair to ask Apple to apply the feature?

You can provide feedback to Apple about anything you like. The address is http://www.apple.com/feedback and then click on the appropriate subject.

As I said, the feedback was sent, and they never answered this suggestion/enhancement request.

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Sep 6, 2015 11:48 AM in response to Drigobarreto

Feedback to Apple is never answered.

The location acquired by the iPad will be based on Wifi networks around it, including the iPhone's actual GPS position, since its serving as a wifi network for the iPad.

The internet connection is not used to establish location. Its used to download a map to show the location.

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ChrisJ4203

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Sep 6, 2015 11:47 AM in response to Drigobarreto

If you take a moment to look where you posted the feedback, they tell you they will not answer the posts there, but they read them all. You are not going to get a response.

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Drigobarreto Author

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Sep 6, 2015 11:51 AM in response to ChrisJ4203

ChrisJ4203 wrote:

If you take a moment to look where you posted the feedback, they tell you they will not answer the posts there, but they read them all. You are not going to get a response.

Well, I miss that...

But anyway, should be polite to send an email, telling us that was a good idea/bad one/will never happen...

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Drigobarreto Author

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Sep 6, 2015 11:54 AM in response to Phil0124

Phil0124 wrote:

Feedback to Apple is never answered.

The location acquired by the iPad will be based on Wifi networks around it, including the iPhone's actual GPS position, since its serving as a wifi network for the iPad.

The internet connection is not used to establish location. Its used to download a map to show the location.

That's a doubt on this point.

I'm a pilot and tried to use in this way in flight and while driving far away form any cell signal. Then, there wasn't position at the iPad, but as usual, the iPhone keep tracking...

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Drew Reece

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Sep 6, 2015 11:57 AM in response to Drigobarreto

This allows you to export GPS data from iOS via a 'live feed'. It also supports that feature via a hotspot or USB connection.

http://www.capsicumdreams.com/iphone/gps2ip/

I'm not sure what you can do on the iPad to get the feed into location services for all apps to use, so you will need to find an app capable of reading the data. Sorry I don't know of any that exist to do that but I haven't looked 🙂

I have used the app with non-iOS devices and it does run down battery a lot. Frankly it is simpler to get a Bluetooth GPS receiver for pairing with iOS.

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ChrisJ4203

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Sep 6, 2015 12:00 PM in response to Drigobarreto

Drigobarreto wrote:

ChrisJ4203 wrote:

If you take a moment to look where you posted the feedback, they tell you they will not answer the posts there, but they read them all. You are not going to get a response.

Well, I miss that...

But anyway, should be polite to send an email, telling us that was a good idea/bad one/will never happen...

You will figure out if they felt it was a good idea if the suggestion was implemented. Given the large amount of feedback they receive, they would not be able to respond individually to all feedback, that is why they say they won't.

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Drigobarreto Author

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Sep 6, 2015 12:05 PM in response to Drew Reece

Drew Reece wrote:

This allows you to export GPS data from iOS via a 'live feed'. It also supports that feature via a hotspot or USB connection.

http://www.capsicumdreams.com/iphone/gps2ip/

I'm not sure what you can do on the iPad to get the feed into location services for all apps to use, so you will need to find an app capable of reading the data. Sorry I don't know of any that exist to do that but I haven't looked 🙂

I have used the app with non-iOS devices and it does run down battery a lot. Frankly it is simpler to get a Bluetooth GPS receiver for pairing with iOS.

Yes, I'm willing to buy a Bad Elf. But, if the easily to turn on feature may be available, it is going to be a money waste anyway...

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deggie

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Sep 6, 2015 3:17 PM in response to Drigobarreto

No, it won't be money wasted. The Bad Elf is a far superior GPS device, is FAA certified and comes with excellent software. And the battery life is far superior.

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