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In our previous blog post we have talked about the endless scope in the smartphone app market which is likely to grow leaps and bounds in future as well. Once again, smartphone apps have got a new addition in their utility pool. This time, it is related to the natural disasters.
Researchers at university of California have created a new android phone app named ‘My Shake’ with an objective to detect the earthquake.
MyShake
MyShake is an intelligent application that is able to distinguish between earthquake vibrations and normal vibrations. It uses sensors that are already present in a smartphone such as accelerometer. As soon as the app encounters any suspected movement, it immediately sends a small packet of data to Seismological laboratory including GPS details, amplitude and time of the vibrations. The app then keeps on recording another five minutes of data.
The laboratory analyzes the data of 60% nearby devices to confirm that an earthquake actually occurred in an area.
The app is developed with an idea to use the smartphone sensors in a smart way. However, there is some work that still needs to be done to make the app more usable, e.g., the app is capable to identify an earthquake, but there is need to make it proactive in which it will be able to predict the future occurrence of earthquake in advance.
This smartphone app is also not able to identify the earthquake with a magnitude lesser or equal to five.
Google My Map
Google’s My Map got a complete makeover with some surprising new features to increase the utility and accuracy of maps. It is the major update that happened in app from 2014 with addition of new exciting features.
Some of the new addition in Google My Map are as follows:
1.Users can see a street view look of the places.
2.They can view the photos and videos added by other users.
3.Users can search for a particular address and give custom names to places.
4.My map lets users choose from standard, satellite or terrain based maps.
5.It also allows users to create a customized map for the relatives coming to your area to visit.
6.Description of places can be added to let them have an idea about what to except while making a visit there.
New version of My Maps can be easily downloaded from Google Play Store from where it is available to everyone.
These applications are the two most recent inventions in smartphone app market which are designed by keeping a special focus on users’ benefits. We are committed to keep you updated regarding all the latest happenings of the tech world, so stay tuned with us for more in the future as well.
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