Go North Young Man: the iPhone 3GS digital compass

Pt. 4 of 5 | 2:16 |

Up Close and Personal with the iPhone 3GS

Thursday August 6, 2009

One of the earliest details that trickled out of the Apple camp leading up to the release of the

was the

. At first blush, it might not seem like a big deal. However, it has some pretty sizable implications for the

. Sean Carruthers explains in this installment of our look at the

- To launch the compass, tap on the icon from your

home screen.

- The beauty of the

is really revealed in the Maps application.

- Now in addition to

, the map will show the direction in which you're facing.

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