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[-] Paradachshund@lemmy.today 1 points 10 months ago

I remember being really amazed that I could stand in place and turn around and see my arrow on google maps turn with me. It seemed crazy it had that much precision.

[-] tal@lemmy.today 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

They don't. There's typically a compass in phones that provides information useful in determining direction.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetometer

Mobile phones

Many smartphones contain miniaturized microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) magnetometers which are used to detect magnetic field strength and are used as compasses. The iPhone 3GS has a magnetometer, a magnetoresistive permalloy sensor, the AN-203 produced by Honeywell. In 2009, the price of three-axis magnetometers dipped below US$1 per device and dropped rapidly. The use of a three-axis device means that it is not sensitive to the way it is held in orientation or elevation. Hall effect devices are also popular.

[-] Paradachshund@lemmy.today 1 points 10 months ago

Oh interesting. I guess it makes sense. Much simpler solution with high accuracy.

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