A barometer sensor inside your phone helps the GPS data get more accurate, showing the elevation of your position based on the air pressure around you. This kind of sensor was first implemented in a phone in 2015 and can also be used for better weather forecasts in your area based on corwd-sourced idea.
In the future, more and more app developers will use the barometer sensor data for building better geolocated info and maybe autonomous systems.
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