Why Do Smartphones Know When You're Walking or Driving?

Smartphones use little invisible helpers called sensors to know when you're walking, driving, or even flying. These sensors feel the movement inside your phone and tell it what's going on, like a tiny detective inside your pocket.

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Your phone feels your walk, like a detective knowing you're out for a stroll.
The phone detects the smooth ride of your car as if it were a passenger beside you.
When you're flying, the phone senses the sudden lift and drops like an airplane going up and down.

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