Does GPS use a lot of my device’s battery?

Does GPS use a lot of my device’s battery?

We only use GPS when My D&A Travel is open on your screen and then only in moments when we need it for detecting your current location (for example, when you’re viewing your current location on an interactive map). We spend a lot of time trying to ensure battery usage is optimised. But yes, GPS does use a fair amount of power.


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