A model of China’s Beidou satellite navigation system displayed during the 12th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in 2018 in the southern city of Zhuhai. Photo: AP
Apps claiming to use Chinese satellite navigation system Beidou see a surge in downloads, but they might just use GPS
- Using Beidou requires a smartphone with a compatible chip, not a new app
- Patriotic netizens are leaving positive reviews on dozens of apps claiming to use Beidou navigation
A model of China’s Beidou satellite navigation system displayed during the 12th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in 2018 in the southern city of Zhuhai. Photo: AP
