When I wrote about the hidden sensors on Android phones, the two sensors that stood out the most were a magnetometer that turns your phone into a metal detector and a barometer, which is supposed to ...

While there’s no shortage of options when it comes to getting the weather forecast these days, barometers allow you to do so with a bit more class and style than simply checking the weather channel.

Besides a larger display and redesigned metal body, details regarding which features the next-generation iPhone models will pack have been light. However, it appears that the new models could include ...

Measuring altitude using your phone has become increasingly accurate and convenient, thanks to advancements in smartphone technology and the integration of various sensors. Here’s a comprehensive ...

Properly calibrated, the barometer is more accurate. GPS altitude accuracy on smartphones, especially those without WAAS support, isn't very good. Right now mine is off by about 25 meters in the ...

All talk of the iPhone 6 has centred around one thing: size (and Taiwanese pop stars). But a close look at iOS 8 code shows it will be far from the only talking point when Apple launches the biggest ...

Every rideshare pickup, 911 call, and tractor guidance system depends on a single requirement: a GPS receiver must lock onto ...