Sensors

Orientation

The HP TouchPad includes sensors that detect the device's orientation. The on-device accelerometer can detect the device's orientation to enable apps to rotate the display between portrait (vertical) versus landscape (horizontal) orientations. When a user moves, rotates, or tilts the device, the sensor reports the change, so your app can respond to it.

The device accelerometer also provides detailed orientation information that is accurate and fast enough to support gaming experiences. Gaming apps like flight simulator or racing games can use the accelerometer data to provide accurate gaming experiences.

Browser in Portrait and Landscape Orientations

Lighting

The light sensor and software gracefully and automatically dims and brightens the display as ambient light changes. The TouchPad adapts to indoor or outdoor light seamlessly.

Location

The device location service can determine the device's current location using either the GPS sensor or Wi-Fi, depending on the device model. With the location information, your app can provide either one-shot or real-time position tracking, similar to apps like Google Maps or Loopt.

NOTE: Users must have enabled location services on the device during first-time use or through the device Location preferences.

Maps App