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Where am I? What is my Lat/Long?

iPhone – Hey Siri, where am I or use the compass app.

Android – Use google maps

Open google maps. Wait for the map view to update. Do a long touch on the map to place a marker.

A long touch puts a marker on the map

After the long touch, do another short touch to bring up this screen.

Touch the marker again to bring up this screen

Bonus

Why are at least 4 satellites needed?

How GPS works without an atomic clock (in your gps or phone)