Checks if an update Location is required based on the parameters. - Android Map

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Description

Checks if an update Location is required based on the parameters.

Demo Code

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import java.util.Date;
import android.content.Context;
import android.location.Criteria;
import android.location.Location;
import android.location.LocationManager;

public class Main{
    /**
     * Checks if an update is required based on the parameters.
     * @param location
     * @return
     */
    public static boolean isAnUpdateRequired(Location location) {

        long timeDelta = new Date().getTime() - location.getTime();
        boolean required = timeDelta > Constants.MAXIMUM_ACCEPTABLE_TIME;
        return required;
    }
}

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