The motion coprocessors could also reach Android - Android Help

motion coprocessors M7 are one of the most interesting features of the new iPhone 5s Apple , the Cupertino know this and do not hesitate to take heart about this innovation that will delight lovers of those users applications intended for physical exercise, health maintenance or navigation. View the welcome, are several manufacturers who have to work to implement on their Android smartphones coprocessors motion similar characteristics.

M7 is a small chip that handles account at any time the data recorded by the accelerometer, gyroscope or compass device . This l iberando of that function to the main processor on your smartphone, you can focus on other tasks or remain idle, thus saving battery . Therefore, any application that taps into that kind of data, such as those for the fitness and the like, may obtain a significantly lower energy consumption.

Android 4.3 already has support for the detection of the activity

motion coprocessor features M7 go beyond mere utility to go running – but with the huge number of casual runners we see today in the streets of any city of Spain and would be an interesting target in itself – as the small chip implemented by Apple also detects if the smartphone takes a while without moving, moving to minimize battery consumption .

As arrival Android – which is what we are focused – Azumio Company , developer of the application for iOS fitness ARGUS and many other Android apps as you can find in Google Play, claims to have contacted several manufacturers of smartphones that are working on the development and implementation of coprocessors like the M7 .

Meanwhile, Android 4.3 Jellybean now has support for the detection of the activity and movements of the device. However, work still depends main processor with what the main strength of the M7 , which is none other than allowing lower battery consumption, is still away from the mobile operating system Google . Will we see Android 4.4 KitKat or you have to wait for a future and hypothetical Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie

Source: 9to5mac