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by hiphopyo 4447 days ago
What other cool sensors do mobile phones have these days?
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Many phones also have magnetic compasses, so you can get an accurate bearing without needing GPS signals. I would expect significant advances in inertial navigation systems in mobile devices in the coming years.

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