5 Sensors in Smartphones That Can Eliminate the Need to Buy a New Gadget
5 Sensors in Smartphones That Can Eliminate the Need to Buy a New Gadget Modern smartphones are no longer just a means of communication or social networking. The small and invisible sensors inside them have the potential to save you thousands of rupees and replace most external gadgets. Therefore, before buying a new device, it is necessary to understand the capabilities of the phone in your pocket. Here, we are discussing how the sensors used to make your phone smart work like expensive gadgets. 1. Accelerometer and gyroscope instead of spirit level Most people buy a 'spirit level' (a device that measures straight lines on the wall) to hang photo frames at home or check whether a drawer is straight. But the 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope in your phone can easily do this job. Using apps like ' Physics Toolbox Suite ', you can digitally get precise information about the degree of inclination of any surface. 2. Microphone array as an alternative to decibel meter You...