Android phone location data is about to get a lot more accurate. Android phones that come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 888 chipset inside Will be able to measure location data within 1 meter. Qualcomm is collaborating with Trimble’s RTX GNSS correction services platform that will help smartphone makers, service providers, and web developers harness more accurate location data from the user.

Compared to the current capabilities, Trimble says the duo will improve Android location accuracy by 5x And they will also make it available in the second quarter of this year, enabling features like lane level guidance for car navigation systems and more. It’s still unclear whether the existing devices in the market will be able to use more precise location data with this technology.
The prospect of more accurate location data naturally raises questions about privacy. However, you’ll still be able to switch off location tracking system-wide and for individual apps and delete your location history from the Android OS.
