I really don't think it works like that. I'm pretty sure you need an internet signal to transmit the gps location to google maps or some other mapping software.
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I thought it was, i just had a hard time imagining it before reading the article. I'll probably do the cell phone, it doesn't have to have a clear view of the sky like some of the other gps trackers, plus its way cheaper. Like you said haha