How does the iPhone learn new WiFi locations in terms of using them for location estimates

Question

I know the iPhone can and does use WiFi proximity to get approximate location. This obviously only can occur when some database in the sky knows the approximate location of that WiFi hotspot. My question is how do hotspots get into that db? Is it automatically added whenever the iPhone has a reasonably accurate GPS position and detects the WiFi or is there some manual or programatic way of adding hotspots?

Answer 1

The iPhone uses Skyhook Wireless for determining WiFi location. You can submit your information using their submission page.