GoPro Removes GPS from New Hero12 Camera, Improves Battery Life But Disappoints Some Users

GoPro has removed GPS from its new Hero12 Black camera, a feature present since the Hero5 in 2016.
GoPro says it removed GPS to improve battery life - the Hero12 can now shoot 5.3K video for 70 mins, double the Hero11.
Past GoPro models with GPS include the Hero5 to Hero11 Black, Fusion, and Max.
GPS allowed adding overlays like speed, altitude, compass, routes to videos using 3rd party software.
Some users are disappointed at the GPS removal, finding it useful for motorsports and other sports.

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