Exposing bearing to the location messages

[wir3z]

Any thoughts of exposing the bearing in the location update message? It looks to be created by the GPS position, somehow is shown for each friend when you view them, but doesn't get sent out.

• App build number: 2.5.x
• Android version: 14
• Device: Pixel
• Installation source: APK

[jpmens]

If it is a value generally obtainable in Android, sure, why not, although I don't think I'd have a use for it.

What would you propose calling the JSON element? I'm not aware of an abbreviation for bearing. Would we call it just that, bearing?

[ckrey]

do you mean the movement direction „course over ground” which we already report when available as “cog”? Or the orientation of the device?

[jpmens]

It sounded familiar ... From the Booklet:

• cog Course over ground (iOS/integer/degree/optional)

[wir3z]

I was thinking "direction" (0-360 degrees). On iOS, does cog return as an angle? I thought it was direct distance from A->B; without having an iOS device to confirm! Thought that is what I read from the Recorder, but may be mistaken.

[wir3z]

Awesome, thanks! Works great!

[jpmens]

Awesome, thanks! Works great!

thank you for suggesting it; I very much appreciate when Android and iOS get the same features!