Tankbag Posted May 25, 2020 Posted May 25, 2020 @Tankbag apparently they use the accelerometer information on your phone which detects the movements and can work out what vehicle you most likely are using Interesting, I'll do some experiments & report back Quote
Stu Posted May 26, 2020 Posted May 26, 2020 @James in Brum Its called google timeline. http://www.google.com/maps/timelineI think you need to have google maps installed on your phone and switch it on somewhow How the hell does google know I'm on a motorbike & not in a car ? I travel by car bike and bus and also drive the bus and it knows the difference between each one! even if I am passenger on the bus or driving it! Quote
Tiggie Posted May 26, 2020 Author Posted May 26, 2020 Come to think of it, it also knew when I used to cycle to work and back last summer Quote
Tankbag Posted May 26, 2020 Posted May 26, 2020 @James in Brum Its called google timeline. http://www.google.com/maps/timelineI think you need to have google maps installed on your phone and switch it on somewhow How the hell does google know I'm on a motorbike & not in a car ? I travel by car bike and bus and also drive the bus and it knows the difference between each one! even if I am passenger on the bus or driving it! We need a Routemaster so you can walk a bit, jump on & be a passenger, then drive it & jump off later while its moving. See what google makes of that Quote
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