Over the past several years, artificial intelligence has integrated our smartphones in more and more surprising ways. Mobile phones have so many features that we wonder whether all this is really useful to us in our daily lives, or whether it's just one of those ways to make us spend more money. From mobile applications to biometric protection systems, discover the real uses of these new trends.
Augmented reality in the language of mobile development
The term "augmented reality" or AR, when used in the context of computer technology, refers to what we perceive through our senses (usually sight), using computer-generated sensory data such as sound, video, graphics and GPS data. It is thanks to this innovation that the facial recognition system in smartphones was born. This functionality is expected to develop further over the next two years due to its potential.
A virtual assistant with increasing flexibility
Smartphones may soon have a large screen to watch and play your favorite movies and games while still keeping a pocket size. The screens can be folded and unfolded using organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology. This paper-thin screen can even project future smartphone features / smartphone functions onto both sides of the screen, allowing you to display images or videos to your friend on one side while using the other as a control. Also, since the birth of the wireless charger, you no longer have to leave your phone near a power outlet while the battery is filling up.
To further extend this physical flexibility for smartphones, some companies are even planning to make portable wristwatch-style smartphones for the general public.
Securing access to your smartphone
Biometric authentication is increasingly replacing traditional passwords and PINs to protect access to smartphones and data. On latest devices, users can choose between facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, iris scanning or voice recognition to secure their devices. There is also a new feature in which the device automatically selects the unlocking method based on environmental conditions.
With advances in technology, everyone is waiting to see what the smartphone industry can still offer. The increased performance makes it possible to optimize the security of the phones as well as their daily use.
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