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4 hidden sensors in your Android phone you're probably not using

Your Android phone hides powerful sensors that already handle navigation, security, and automation, but rarely get used ...
EDN

Accelerometer/magnetometer-fusion sensor gives mobile device highly accurate eCompass

To provide data that is more accurate with a faster response time than ever before, the Xtrinsic FXOS8700CQ 6-axis sensor combines a MEMS accelerometer and magnetometer with high resolution motion ...
Inverse

Your Android phone’s accelerometer could help predict earthquakes

Google is rolling out a global earthquake detection system using Android smartphone’s accelerometers. While seismometers would be preferred, this approach offers a more cost-effective way to identify ...
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Google wants to detect earthquakes with crowdsourced Android sensor data

Google LLC today detailed a new project aimed at harnessing crowdsourced sensor data from Android devices to warn users when an earthquake hits their area. There are more than 2.5 billion Android ...