Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A- GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U. S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A- GPS - A- GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “ Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell.
Smartphones may be the device of choice for the large majority of consumers, but there's some people who require something far more durable. The Huawei Discovery Expedition is a shock, water and dust resistant handset that's ideal for builders, plumbers, miners, or those who simply need their phone to take a beating. Built tough, but some annoying flaws The Huawei Discovery Expedition has a high ruggedness IP rating of 57. This means it is both water and dust resistant. Huawei is very careful to point out that the phone isn't completely waterproof, though it is submersible in water up to one metre for 30 minutes and is rated as sand dust resistant up to degree 5. If you want your phone to take a beating, then the Discovery Expedition is for you. We ran it under a tap for over 30 seconds, dunked it in a full jug of water, threw it into the sink and buried it in a pile of dirt. On all occasions, it survived without any issues whatsoever. The Huawei Discovery Expedition achieves this ruggedness thanks to the combination of tough plastic and a rubber seal preventing water seeping through to the internals. Behind the rear cover is a sealed battery door that can only be unlocked by using a coin or a small, flathead screwdriver. It's a bit of a hassle to open and unlock, so if you're buying this phone as a work device and plan to swap out your SIM for the weekends, you should keep this in mind. The Huawei Discovery Expedition can survive the harshest of conditions, including being drenched in water. Interestingly, the Discovery branding on the phone is from the actual folks behind the Discovery Channel — this is Huawei's first co-branded mobile phone. Aside from the Discovery logo below the screen and some Discovery themed images of hikers, rock climbers and the like pre-loaded in the gallery, there is no real added benefit to the branding for the user. There's also nothing.
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