then turn your body to put the magnetic needle inside the orienting arrow. You’ll need to line up your direction with the map. To do that, put your compass on top of the map and rotate the grid lines ...

Use the landmark to adjust for the difference between true north and magnetic north, which is what the compass needle indicates. (In the U.S., magnetic north can vary by up to 20 degrees from true ...

The Google Map App on Android phones will soon get a major upgrade which will allow it to render map images a lot faster, incorporate 3D buildings, offer offline caching, and use the compass to ...

While it's sensible to carry a GPS device with you, strong map and compass skills are also essential. Here's why.

Street View with Compass mode is like a “Virtual periscope anywhere” Street View on Android is US only for now Search results can be saved directly to contacts The Maps application is fully ...

Skyrunner and fell running expert Keri Wallace explains why all mountain enthusiasts should hone their map and compass skills. Whether you are a skier, boarder, climber or runner, if you love ...