The list of smartphone specs the average user cares about is relatively short, including basic components like the processor, display, battery, and cameras. Beneath the surface, every smartphone is ...

The invisible sensor network that powers your phone's smartest features.

Smartphones rely on multiple sensors—such as the accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, and proximity sensor—to power everyday features. From screen rotation and navigation apps to motion tracking and ...

Google may soon let you ditch the ‘Hey Google’ hotword entirely. A new patent reveals the company is working on a system that uses your phone’s screen sensors to detect face proximity. This smarter, ...