GLONASS supports all mobile devices on the Snapdragon S2 and Snapdragon S3 platforms

    Not so long ago, the Internet was excited by the news that the Iphone 4S supports GLONASS.
    After that, discussions were actively conducted at numerous sites and forums - is this true, incomprehensible PR or outright nonsense.
    And finally, comrades from Qualcomm said that the GLONASS satellite navigation system is supported by all mobile devices on the Snapdragon S2 and Snapdragon S3 platforms. The chipsets of these families are dual-system and can work with both GPS and GLONASS. However, the final decision on whether to include support for the Russian system on the device is made by the manufacturer.
    Snapdragon-based devices access GLONASS satellites when the GPS signal is not strong enough. This design saves battery power, as well as improve positioning accuracy up to two meters.
    Some Qualcomm communication chipsets can also work with the GLONASS system - in particular, MDM6610, which is used in the iPhone 4S smartphone.

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