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Akshat Paul and Abhishek NalwayaReact Native for Mobile Developmenthttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-4454-8_5

5. Exploring Device Capabilities

Akshat Paul1  and Abhishek Nalwaya2
(1)
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
(2)
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
 

Software will give you respect, but hardware will give you the power.

—Akshat Paul

Mobile devices are not just limited to making phone calls; they are some of the most advanced pieces of consumer technology ever invented. Their real power lies in the various capabilities that reside in a smartphone. The iOS and Android platforms allow us to use various device features to make a more captivating application experience for our users. This chapter explores the following device capabilities: ...

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