Does Apple have a Maps Geolocation API (look up location by IP address, Wi-Fi and cell tower)?

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Created Feb ’18

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Hi all,

Our project (which incorporates an iOS app) is currently using Google Maps Geolocation REST API to translate Wi-Fi and cell tower data coming from proprietary devices into GPS lat/long coordinates. https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/geolocation/intro

For example, you can look up the location of a Wi-Fi access point based on the following input:

{

"macAddress": "00:25:9c:cf:1c:ac",

"signalStrength": -43,

"age": 0,

"channel": 11,

"signalToNoiseRatio": 0

}

However, this service does not cover all of our customer's locations, particularly when the house has an iPhone only.

Does Apple offer an equivalent REST API service, based on Apple Maps?

Thanks,

Henry

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john daniel OP

Feb ’18

Hello Henry,

If I understand your question, then no REST service is necessary. This functionality is already built into the operating system. These days, it might be difficult to expose it as so many devices have GPS and data. But I remember, years ago, driving around in southwest Wisconsin where I didn't even have cell service. But my iPad 1, without cellular data or GPS was able to track my location very accurately. All you have to do is ask the device for its location, and it will return it, hopefully.

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