Google Maps in action with Magnetometer/ Digital Compass

17 May, 2009 Posted by As Android,iPhone,Mobile Phone,News (2) Comment

image Apple new iPhone has been rumored to have a magnetometer. The new hardware feature is to determine the position and orientation of the device. Below is a video demonstrating how a digital compass works with Google Maps Street View function on the HTC Magic.  As you see tilting and moving the phone, actually affects the viewing angle of the display

[Source Techielobang via PCSG]

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