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Research and Markets: GPS Taking Over the Mobile Device Market

"'GPS technology is ready to shine,' said Harry Wang, senior analyst with Parks Associates. "

“Device makers, application developers, and operators are looking beyond the basic GPS routing function to innovative, location-based content and services. The next few years will see a steady flow of value-added content and services coming to market, and business model development will be the key challenge for vendors to figure out,” explained Wang.

From the article, "Research and Markets: GPS Taking Over the Mobile Device Market" by Michelle Robart

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