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iPhone 6 'Phosphorus' Component Likely a Barometric Pressure Sensor, Not Next-Generation M7
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The site isn't called MacJournalismthey're posting rumors. If you want cold, hard facts, wait until Sept. 9.
It could be well be but could be connecting up to other storage devices like the Flash chips in the phone (which store the data when the phone is turned off) or for the cach (stores a small amount of data but is very very fast - usually used for code like variables or a function it uses a lot (like check the battery but this data changes all the time - Im not exactly sure how the catch works but i know the CPU can change the data in it depending on what it needs to store).
It could be one of these chips or could be going to another chip
Leave it to the MR forums!!
Seriously though... with all the available tech (NFC, wireless charging) we're getting a barometric pressure sensor?!? I would hope this is for the iWatch and not the iPhone.
I'll wait until Sept. 9th and hope to be wow'd, but right now I'm sitting here shaking my head. Give me something I give a crap about.
Seriously though... with all the available tech (NFC, wireless charging) we're getting a barometric pressure sensor?!? I would hope this is for the iWatch and not the iPhone.
I'll wait until Sept. 9th and hope to be wow'd, but right now I'm sitting here shaking my head. Give me something I give a crap about.
I don't know why, but I get the vaguest notion of an impending dishwasher detergent ad when I look at this image:
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I can figure out what a USER would use it for, knowing humidity. I have 2 people with asthma at my house, it's more important to know dewpoint/humidity than the actual temp.
But would this be adequate for a good reading, from a phone?
iPhone 6 'Phosphorus' Component Likely a Barometric Pressure Sensor, Not Next...
Indeed. I'd be more interested in an obsession with battery health.
Indeed. I'd be more interested in an obsession with battery health.
Right. One can argue that bringing "facts" to the public is considered research c:
iPhone 6 'Phosphorus' Component Likely a Barometric Pressure Sensor, Not Next...
Makes sense to me. Except MacRumors has just been copying and pasting lately. They aren't bringing facts, they're regurgitating what others say.
Makes sense to me. Except MacRumors has just been copying and pasting lately. They aren't bringing facts, they're regurgitating what others say.
This 100%. I feel like this health kick is just another lame "Apple maps" release that few people care about. Over time it might end up being a big deal but for now... YAWN.
Innovate the battery tech... now that's something substantial.
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I would love a pressure sensor because I'm a weather geek!
What would be interesting is if Apple could anonymously collect pressure data once per hour across all new iPhones and relay that information to researchers building computer models. Imagine all of the extra points of data to make better forecasts! Though I imagine it would also need the GPS coords, which would hit the battery. And of course there should be an opt-out option. At the least it would be cool to install an app which could do this. Working in the college that hosts the Department of Atmospheric Sciences here at Mizzou, I know lots of weather geeks who would love to contribute to research projects.
Edit: I just emailed the department chair to see what he thought of us building an API that any weather app could use. Fun thought!
What would be interesting is if Apple could anonymously collect pressure data once per hour across all new iPhones and relay that information to researchers building computer models. Imagine all of the extra points of data to make better forecasts! Though I imagine it would also need the GPS coords, which would hit the battery. And of course there should be an opt-out option. At the least it would be cool to install an app which could do this. Working in the college that hosts the Department of Atmospheric Sciences here at Mizzou, I know lots of weather geeks who would love to contribute to research projects.
Edit: I just emailed the department chair to see what he thought of us building an API that any weather app could use. Fun thought!
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iPhone morphing into a (Star Trek) Tricorder?!
With all the additional sensors etc. added to the iPhone, it's starting to sound like it's morphing into a Star Trek Tricorder-like device! Now if you could just wave it over your body and have it diagnose your medical problem ...
Jim
With all the additional sensors etc. added to the iPhone, it's starting to sound like it's morphing into a Star Trek Tricorder-like device! Now if you could just wave it over your body and have it diagnose your medical problem ...
Jim
I have modified my phone to do that. I just waved it over my body.
It told me I was suffering from hypochondria.
Not a temperature sensor
My guess it is a variant of the BMP280. Barometer only. The variation, if I were to take a guess could be to add a filter on the outside to ensure less contamination could get in the sensor... or maybe logic changes, range changes? Lower voltage? Relative Humidity is dependant on temperature so if the temperature isn't right... either is the humidity.
Pressure gradient changes from floor to floor. It could be used to determine what floor you are on in your house, or elevation. Weather changes.
BMP282AC according to this link.
http://www.idevice.ro/2014/08/25/iphone-6-barometru-schita/
This is good news. Not many phones up to this point (unlike my nexus galaxy) have had a barometer. Good stuff Apple(ie. finally). Only requires a few microamps... throw it in.
My guess it is a variant of the BMP280. Barometer only. The variation, if I were to take a guess could be to add a filter on the outside to ensure less contamination could get in the sensor... or maybe logic changes, range changes? Lower voltage? Relative Humidity is dependant on temperature so if the temperature isn't right... either is the humidity.
Pressure gradient changes from floor to floor. It could be used to determine what floor you are on in your house, or elevation. Weather changes.
BMP282AC according to this link.
http://www.idevice.ro/2014/08/25/iphone-6-barometru-schita/
This is good news. Not many phones up to this point (unlike my nexus galaxy) have had a barometer. Good stuff Apple(ie. finally). Only requires a few microamps... throw it in.
