iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus include a barometer, here's what it's useful for

  Confirming rumors that appeared many weeks ago, iPhone 6 si 6 iPhone Plus include a BAROMETER in the new A8 chip designed by the company Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC),, being used to measure relative altitude using a varied range of applications. The barometer from iPhone 6 si 6 iPhone Plus it uses atmospheric pressure to determine the altitude at which we are, inside buildings or outdoors, regardless of the conditions.

The barometer senses air pressure to determine your relative elevation. So as you move, you can keep track of the elevation you've gained. It can even measure stairs climbed or hills conquered.

  Used in fitness applications, the barometer from iPhone 6 si 6 iPhone Plus it can indicate the steps taken going up or down the stairs, so we will have complete and much more detailed results for our fitness sessions.