Can a smartphone measure temperature like a thermometer?

We’re all familiar with digital, stand-alone thermometers. They’re compact and accurate and the sensors they use are tiny. So why don’t our smartphones, these tech-swiss-army-knives, have this handy feature?

Why smartphones don't have thermometers?
Of course, smartphones are infinitely more complex and capable than a basic digital thermometer. The issue here is not that manufacturers can’t fit yet another sensor. In fact, smartphones have multiple thermosensors already. They’re used to measure the temperatures of the battery and the chips, preventing disaster in case something goes wrong. ...

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