Smartphones are useful for a lot of things. You can even use one as a ruler in a pinch. Generally speaking, you won’t replace your trusty yard stick. A phone is simply too small for anything other ...

Your smartphone can not only serve you as a digital ruler, but it can also help you measure various other things. Smartphones are very powerful tools, especially if you pair them up with good apps. In ...

Admit it, the iPhone in your pocket is like a Swiss Army Knife - it’s easy to carry and has a tool for almost every job; oh yeah, and it makes phone calls too. A ruler isn’t something you need all the ...

This release is also available in Chinese on EurekAlert! Chinese. College Park, MD (August 31, 2010) -- With the advent of nanometer-sized machines, there is considerable demand for stable, precise ...

An upcoming feature for PowerToys can measure the distance between objects on a screen. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Microsoft ...