Metalloids are useful as semiconductors in modern electronics, like smartphones. Which feature of a smartphone is made possible by metalloids?

Metalloids such as silicon are semiconductors, meaning they can control the flow of electrical current in electronic circuits. Semiconductor components help a smartphone detect and process the touch input, making the touchscreen possible. Vibration, small size, and battery life are not features specifically made possible by metalloids.

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