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A compass is a navigational tool that helps people find their direction using the earth's magnetic field. It contains a magnet that aligns itself with the earth's north pole to indicate the direction.
iOS ships with a basic compass that you can use to find your basic heading when driving or hiking. It's not as robust as some third-party orienteering apps, but it will work in a pinch when these ...