The ambient light sensors typically employed in smart devices for adjusting screen brightness could capture images of user interactions and could pose a unique privacy threat, according to researchers ...

Ever wondered why your phone's display turns off when you're on a call or bring it close to your face? That's the proximity sensor detecting if you are using the earpiece to talk, thus turning off the ...

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 ...