All the Sensors in Your Smartphone, and How They Work
Most of a smartphone's coolest feats are accomplished with a wide range of sensors — but what are they and what do they all actually do?
Bought by Google back in 2005, the open-source operating system was brought to life in 2008 on the T-Mobile G1 smartphone. Since then, Google’s platform has been seen on mobile phones, tablets, laptops, TVs, smartwatches, and even household goods such as fridges and washing machines. It has been the most popular mobile OS since May 2012, with over one billion Android devices having been activated by September 2013. Check out this hub for all Android news, reviews and features.
Most of a smartphone's coolest feats are accomplished with a wide range of sensors — but what are they and what do they all actually do?
An Android tablet in an unusual form-factor - could it be the secret to creativity on the go?
When you’re on the road, your phone can be the perfect companion—as long as you’ve got it set up right.
We’re not here to talk about similarities, we’re here to talk about differences, and these are our top six.
The “Holographic Media Machine” lets you view 3D content without glasses, among other buzzwordy features.
The England-based company Vertu appears to be struggling with paying its bills and employees. What a shocking development.
Yes, the OnePlus 5 has curves that look a lot like an Apple product. Ugh, fine, it’s a really good phone, too. What’s the big deal?
Here are the warning signs (on your computer) to look out for, and what you can do about them.
An app that understands the banality of our mobile screen time and gives you something to do that accomplishes nothing... just like a real social network!
Lurking below the shining feminist bastion of fists and charm lurks a very, very big problem.
It's... well... not much different than every other Android flagship phone on the market.
These are some of our favourites for when you’ve got five minutes or five hours to waste.
Having guided you through the process of switching from Android to iOS, we’re back to tell you how to go in the opposite direction.
We’ve tried to explain the recording process for each one of our favourites, as well as the various features they offer.
But my colleagues are too caught up in trying to understand Pixar’s Cars world to realise that they’re playing with the incredible future of robotic toys.
If you want the most relevant stories delivered to your phone in the shortest possible time, we’ve got the apps for you.
© Future Publishing Limited, Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885.
