Now most of the mobile handsets feature GPS which allows you to locate your position. Although you get an approx location using your cellular network, GPS provides you with better and accurate results. GPS Monitor is a free app for Android which allows you to check the GPS status. This app will give you a notification of how many satellites have your location and using this you can make sure if you are using GPS.

The app activates itself as soon as GPS is in use and deactivates when GPS is no longer in use. While GPS is in use, the app shows a notification icon with the satellites in view.

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