Skyhook Wireless, a provider of the Core Location Platform, partnered with Samsung to deploy its geo-location technology across multiple Samsung mobile devices.
According to Skyhook, this partnership will launch the first handset with Skyhook embedded on Samsung Wave – Model: S8500, a handset to be released with Samsung’s new, open mobile platform, Samsung bada.
Skyhook said the new technology will enable all location-aware applications by providing precise, reliable, and fastest location information available.
Hyungmoon Noh, vice president of R&D Planning Team at Samsung Electronics, said: "Samsung is committed to delivering the maximum benefits of smartphones for our customers and developer partners. Precise location is central to the mobile experience, and Skyhook’s Core Location will provide Samsung mobile devices with market-leading location capabilities."
Michael Shean, founder and senior vice president for business development at Skyhook, said: "Samsung creates innovative mobile platforms and user experiences. Skyhook is thrilled to further enhance the Samsung smartphone experience with superior location accuracy and availability on Samsung bada and other platforms."
