GPS Tracking is one of the most usable today’s features in mobile phones used by millions of people. According to our project, users will be able to see where the stores are located and how they can get there containing meaningful directions by car or walking. Tracking services will be achieved via Google Maps because they offer several and helpful information about the location of places. Specifically, every offer is associated with its store so user will be able to get directions using the GPS tracking operation thus finding directions on how to visit the shop from a specified location. Additionally, when the user watches a particular offer or discount then all nearby shops will be appeared on the screen allowing user to visit these ones as well especially when he/she is at that region.
Spyros i found some useful instructions for this feature :
to use google maps and search for a certain location
http://www.android10.org/index.php/articleslocationmaps/185-launching-maps-in-app
to gain user location:
http://www.android10.org/index.php/articleslocationmaps/209-obtaining-user-location
http://www.android10.org/index.php/articleslocationmaps/125-get-current-location-using-gps