It turns out that the name "smartphone" is pretty accurate, as we hold an incredibly complex piece of technology in our pockets. From the camera to the screen and everything in between, industry ...

El Segundo, Calif., August 8, 2011—Sparked by Apple Inc.’s adoption of accelerometer technology in its iPhone and iPad lines, the market for motion sensor devices in smartphones and tablets is set to ...

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 ...

Sensors make many tasks possible, from adjusting screen brightness to motion control in gaming. Smartphones are equipped with various sensors for this purpose. You might not know about these hidden ...

El Segundo, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2012)—Spurred by rapid adoption in cellphones and media tablets, the market for combo motion sensors will surge by more than 700 percent at the end of 2012, according to an ...

Hackers can eavesdrop on conversations near smartphones by measuring sound vibrations with the handset’s built-in motion sensors. Experiments had previously shown that the gyroscope and accelerometers ...

Many functions, from adjusting screen brightness to motion control in gaming, are made possible by sensors. Several sensors are installed in smartphones for this purpose. Have you ever wondered how ...