A lot has been written about the M7 — the motion coprocessor found in the newest iteration of the iPhone 5s. The 64-bit processor uses the iPhone’s accelerometer, a feature that dates back to early iPhone and iPod touch models, plus the gyroscope and compass components.
This feature may seem like a lot of mumbo-jumbo techspeak to the average user, but the real-world applications of this update are worth the upgrade. You don’t have to be a ‘gamer’ to appreciate what your iPhone can do with the M7 — this opens up a world of possibilities for developers of lifestyle apps.
Case in point: Our friends* over at 8 BitFit have an app in the works that combines the fun of gaming with the health benefits of running and walking. They note that developers like Nike, makers of the popular Nike+ fitness apps and accessories, are already using M7.
We’ll have more in upcoming issues about the expanding possibilities of using the M7 in the iPhone 5s, as well as when 8 BitFit is released!
In the meantime, check out 8 BitFit’s rundown of the motion compressor features here:
8 BitFit Blog
*Long-time Kibbles readers will remember one of our favorite Small Doggers ever, Ed Shepard, in his new venture!