Mark has almost a decade of experience reporting on mobile technology, working previously with Digital Trends. Taking a less-than-direct route to technology writing, Mark began his Android journey ...

If you’re the owner of an Android phone and live in a seismically active region, there’s a chance your phone has popped up an unusual warning. Not one that asks for permission to share personal ...

Earthquakes might actually be detectable using a network of smartphones now. You heard that right: There's this thing called "Android Earthquake Alerts" that's basically turning our phones into a ...

Google’s Android Earthquake Alerts system crowdsources data from smartphone accelerometers to detect seismic activity. The system has detected over 18,000 earthquakes and alerted millions across ...

Google’s Android earthquake alerts are expanding from phones to Wear OS smartwatches, providing warnings about seismic activity directly on your wrist. Rolling out with Google Play Services version 25 ...

Back in 2020, Google kicked off a project to crowdsource signals from Android phones that an earthquake might be imminent. The system leveraged the accelerometers inside these devices to gather ...

Natural disasters are unavoidable. They come quietly, quickly, and can change your life forever. Thankfully, your Android phone has a hidden feature that could save your life during an earthquake.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your Android phone has a superpower you might not be aware of: It ...

West Coast citizens get crucial seconds of warning with Android ShakeAlert and MyShake earthquake detection apps that issue life-saving alerts before hazardous shaking. Such new technologies turn ...