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To access the compass, open the Compass app, which appears by default on all current iPhone models. The application is located on the iPhone Home screen, but if you deleted it, reinstall it from the ...

Even with an endless list of navigational apps and gadgets, it’s best to be prepared with an old school compass. After all, apps can crash, phone batteries die, and service can get lost in remote ...

Comprehending the mechanics of a compass is a helpful skill. Whether you are a hunter, outdoor enthusiast, survivalist, or simply an individual seeking a better understanding of orienteering skills, ...

When most of us think about orienting ourselves when we're lost, Apple Maps or Google Maps are the first tools that come to ...

How to use a compass to take and follow a bearing A bearing is the direction from you to your objective (or any given point) and is expressed using degrees. These are the familiar degrees in a circle, ...

iOS 6 gave us the Compass, which, honestly, I’ve never really used that much. The new iOS 7 beta, however, has given me some functionality I’m much more likely to need and use. Heck, I even have a ...

In a world filled with modern navigation tools, there is still a place where the humble compass can be used. Knowing how to make a compass, and teaching others how to make one, serves to develop a ...

Sure, not all who wander are lost. But when you've been walking in circles for hours and your day hike is stretching into an overnight, that saying is cold comfort. The solution? Don't get lost in the ...