Editor's note: This is the final part of the post , "Smartphone specifications-how it affects you" I have talked about other specs info in previous parts. Go to Part 1, Go to Part 2
GPU (GRAPHICS PROCESSOR): The graphics processor takes some load from the CPU by helping it process and accelerate graphics for the display. Gamers should really look for the best and latest GPU in their next smartphone. The presence of the GPU is mostly felt when playing graphic intensive games.
OS (OPERATING SYSTEM): The operating system is very important when making a choice for your new smartphone as it’s the most important software in the phone. The operating system controls everything the user does with the phone and allows installation of third party apps and games.
The operating system controls and manages the phone’s resources (memory, CPU, storage etc.), each OS has its own unique UI (user interface) with features to make your digital life easier.
There are arguably three major mobile operating systems in the market; Android, iOS, Windows phone and the Blackberry OS, each with its pros and cons. Each of them targeting a particular type of audience; be sure to learn about an OS before getting your next phone so as not to end up with an OS that does not suit your needs.
SENSORS: Sensors make your smartphone live up to its expectations of being smart; there include but not limited to the following;
· The accelerometer senses/detects the way the phone has been moved or turned and sends the information to the OS or a running application. This is why when you rotate some phones; the screen automatically rotates, also applicable in games.
· The gyroscope complements the accelerometer giving the device more accurate details of the orientation, rotation and twist of the device.
· The proximity sensor detects the closeness of objects to the phone and sends this information to the OS or any other software that needs the information. This is the hardware behind your touch screen’s sensors turning off when you take your phone close to your ear to answer/make a call (to prevent you mistakenly giving operating the phone)
· The compass can detect which direction is north or south and is widely used by tourist.
· Bluetooth: One of the most important connectivity options in smart devices. Allows the user to connect to other Bluetooth enabled device to share files (not all phones support file sharing via Bluetooth e.g. iPhones and iPads) and other services.
· Wi-Fi: Is a technology that allows a device to wirelessly connect to a Wireless Local-Area network (WLAN) and connect to the internet or share files and other resources.
· NFC (Near Field Communication): Technology that provides a short range means of transferring data wirelessly through supported devices between about 10cm distance from each other. It provides a very high frequency transfer rate, way much faster than the Bluetooth technology. Can be used to make payments wirelessly.
Some devices pack all of the connectivity options listed above while some comes with few connectivity options. It’s your responsibility to check for these options in your next phone to know its abilities.
SUMMARY: I hope you have come to a better knowledge of what phone specification means, what each component is meant for and how it can affect your phone usage. Not everybody needs high-end phones or phones that packs all the features I have mentioned, you should just go for a phone that suits your digital needs and all will be great.
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