How to Test Location-Based Mobile Services?

by Nataliia Vasylyna | June 8, 2016 8:20 am

Even an experienced mobile software tester may get confused when having to test location-based apps.

This activity needs a lot of concentration and effort to put in. Effective functional testing[1], especially checking of location-related functionalities, can be critically important for the overall success of an app.

What Are the Recommendations for Efficient Location-Based Testing?

• First and foremost, you need to check the location’s precision during mobile application testing[2]. Even a slight deviation in accuracy may smudge the reputation of a software testing company.
• Be sure to check the app’s operation in the airplane mode. This requirement is familiar to all mobile testing specialists.
• Test the location-related features against different networks (Wi-Fi, 3G, LTE, etc.).
• A modern software testing lab may even suggest testing an app on locations with different signal levels. Among such locations can be mall, moving vehicle, underground walkway, etc.
• Use specialized tools to simulate different locations.
• Verify the operation of the location-based functionality not only in the quiescent state but also on the go.
• Make sure that the location-related features work properly during incoming calls, loss of signal and other interruptions.
• When testing the location-based functionality, keep a wary eye on a power consumption level.

Each tester may add more and more checks to this list in the process of gaining new experiences and knowledge. Only in such a case, he will perform efficient software testing.

Related Posts:

• MWC2025: It’s All About Connectivity and Connections[3]
• Android VS iOS: Key Differences for Mobile App Testing[4]
• Testing on Real Devices — Just an Option or a Necessity?[5]

Source URL: https://blog.qatestlab.com/2016/06/08/location-based-services/

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