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Quirks in DeviceOrientation API
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Testing the (DeviceOrientation API)[http://dev.w3.org/geo/api/spec-source-orientation]

Test case: http://jsfiddle.net/TPz2G/2/show/

Tested on Nexus S running Android 4.1.1

  • Chrome Beta 27.0.1453.90 ** Alpha increases when rotating device clockwise ** Alpha is at 0° when device is exactly south
  • Firefox Beta 22.0 ** Alpha increases when rotating device counterclockwise ** Alpha is at 0° when device is approximately south
  • Android Browser 4.1.1 ** Alpha increases when rotating device counterclockwise ** Alpha is at 0° when device is exactly east
  • Opera Mobile 12.1.4 ** Alpha increases when rotating device counterclockwise ** Alpha is at 0° when device is exactly south
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