After a lengthy absence, Google is bringing back the compass widget within Maps on Android. And don't worry, this isn't some cruel April Fools' Day joke on the company's part.

Compass Apps for android can do a whole lot more than just point north, though that is valuable too! here are a few of our favorite compass apps for Android.

In the latest version of the Find My Device app for Android, v3.1.148, Google has set the foundation for a new “compass” feature within the app. Strings show that the app will direct you to ...