If the new iphone has a compass then...

Discussion in 'WWDC 2009 (June 8-12)' started by joefish13, Jun 12, 2009.

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  1. joefish13 Member

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    why didn't they implement a sun powered battery? What if I get lost in the woods and do not have service either? My regular batter would just die. No?
    joefish13, Jun 12, 2009
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  2. Bubalooshi Active Member

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    It would probably cost a lot more.
    Bubalooshi, Jun 12, 2009
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  3. Nburnes Well-Known Member

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    If I'm lost in the woods with just my iPhone and it has a compass how come it doesn't have an inflatable raft so if it tells me to go across a river I can?

    How come it doesn't make me fire?

    Or food?

    Most people who are in the woods camping usually have a compass/gps and know how to get out and don't rely on their iPhone.

    Just bring along one of those charging cases if you need battery so damn bad.
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  4. joefish13 Member

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    I mean if it was $50 more I definitely considered buying it.
    joefish13, Jun 12, 2009
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  5. Bubalooshi Active Member

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    I doubt it would be just $50 more.

    To be able to power the iPhone, it's screen, and the digital compass would take a lot.
    Bubalooshi, Jun 12, 2009
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  6. Ari. Active Member

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    meh its more of a gimic app tbh.
    Ari., Jun 12, 2009
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  7. Nburnes Well-Known Member

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    It would be way more then just $50 to implement scratch resistant, drop resistant, human oil resistant solar panels on to a iPhone that would keep it charged and running.
    Nburnes, Jun 12, 2009
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  8. joefish13 Member

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    You're def right. It won't be long until this will be implemented though.
    joefish13, Jun 12, 2009
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  9. Xtreme Touch Member

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    Maybe there is an App for that =P
    Xtreme Touch, Jun 12, 2009
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  10. kylepsp New Member

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    There's solar powered chargers around already, but I'd bet a lot of money solar power doesn't get integrated into an iphone.
    kylepsp, Jun 12, 2009
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