Compass apps might seem like simple tools, but their functionality goes beyond just pointing north. These apps detect direction with surprising accuracy by leveraging the device's built-in ...

This compass includes a sighting hole and notch so you can get accurate bearings, as well as a clinometer and a declination adjustment tool. The TruArc needle tilts up to 20° for balanced use anywhere ...

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 ...

If you’ve never experienced it before, getting turned around on a cloudy day in the woods or getting lost during an event like a snowstorm can be extremely disorienting and stressful — not to mention ...

Hang a painting or find your way home with your iOS device This article explains how to use the iPhone compass and level.