YOU WILL LEARN About the many data–detecting sensors that are built into the iPhone
MANY OF THE iPHONE’S SENSORS AND FUNCTIONS RELATE TO MOVEMENT
KEY FACT
Strictly speaking, GPS is a communication system, rather than a “sensor”. The iPhone has a GPS chip that receives location data from satellites orbiting the Earth and uses that data to calculate your position on the surface of the Earth. However, the GPS chip can work with other sensors, such as the iPhone’s accelerometer, to precisely track your movements while travelling.
great things about the iPhone is that it’s so versatile. Instead of being limited to just making phone calls and sending text messages, it can perform
