Google launched an earthquake alert system in California on Aug 11, saying it is working on letting Android-powered smartphones double as tremor detectors. — Lionel Bonaventure/AFP
SAN FRANCISCO: Google added an earthquake alert system in California on Aug 11, saying it is working on letting Android-powered smartphones double as tremor detectors.
Android phones will receive warnings triggered by a "ShakeAlert" earthquake early-warning system implemented on the West Coast by the US Geological Survey and partners.
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