Android Earthquake Alerts System
Emergency and natural catastrophe preparedness is greatly aided by safety notifications. Early warning systems can be extremely important in the event of an earthquake. The Android Earthquake Alerts System can send out early warnings seconds before shaking begins, improving the safety of millions of Android users. The system is being expanded to include all 50 states and six US territories as of right now. During the upcoming weeks, the deployment will be finished.
The United States’ Android Earthquake Alert system in action
Android Earthquake Alerts have been accessible in California, Oregon, and Washington since 2020 because to Google’s partnership with the USGS, the ShakeAlert system, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES). To identify earthquakes, these warnings use conventional seismometers. Using the accelerometers already present in Android phones, this expansion adds another level of preparedness and potentially life-saving information to people in every state. This will complement the current government earthquake alert systems and provide early warnings to areas without USGS ShakeAlert.
Vibrations are detectable by these accelerometers, and they may be signs of an earthquake. The Android Earthquake Alerts System uses crowdsourced data analysis to identify whether an earthquake is happening when phones in the area register vibration. Currently, 97 additional countries are using this technology to send alerts.
You will receive two kinds of warning messages on your phone in the event that an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or higher is detected:
- The “Be Aware” alert warns you in advance of impending, stronger shaking by signaling mild or moderate shaking.
- “Take Action” Notification: This notice warns you to take immediate protective measures as moderate to severe shaking is anticipated.
After the trembling stops, you can tap for guidance on what to do. Go to Google Search and type in “Earthquake near me” to view earthquake information from Android Earthquake Alerts as well.
Cooperation for ongoing progress
To update and enhance Android Earthquake Alerts, Google has worked with internationally recognized seismologists such as Dr. Lucy Jones, committed academic researchers such as Dr. Jeannette Sutton, and disaster response groups such as the Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC). Google can maintain the Android Earthquake Alerts System’s continual improvement by interacting with subject-matter experts and evaluating data following identified earthquake events.
Utilize Android to stay secure
Google commitment to working together with emergency management, device manufacturers, and the seismic community to improve earthquake alerts and response activities does not change.
Find out which countries are compatible with Android Earthquake Alerts and how to activate compatible smartphones. In a forthcoming article, there will be additional details regarding the science and technology underlying the Android Earthquake Alerts System.
5 new Android features for exploring, music searching, and more
With your favorite Android features and apps, do you want to do more? Get ready for earthquakes more effectively, access offline maps directly from your wrist, and more with these five new improvements for phones, tablets, and Wear OS watches. What’s new is this:
Experience in-depth audio captions for photos, now powered by Gemini
Now, digital images will be much more accessible with detailed audio explanations provided by Gemini models on compatible devices thanks to TalkBack, an Android screen reader developed for those who are blind or have low vision. Android’s screen reader leverages the finest of Google AI to make images come to life, whether you’re viewing images of products on the internet, photographs in your camera roll, images in text messages, or images of what’s happening on social media.
Use Circle to Search to look up songs you’re listening to
Without opening another app, instantly search the tunes you hear. Long pressing the Home button or navigation bar will activate Circle to Search. Tap the music button to find the track name, artist, and even open a YouTube video to explore further. Once you’ve done that, you can quickly return to what you were doing. This works for both music playing from nearby speakers and social media platforms.
Pay attention to web pages As you explore the web, read aloud
Chrome now allows users to listen to webpages, including blog posts, recipes, and the most recent news headlines, if they would rather listen than read. It is also possible to select the language, speech type, and listening pace that you desire.
Android Earthquake Alert
Regardless of your location in the United States, always be prepared for earthquakes with Android.
All 50 states as well as six territories are now part of the Android Earthquake Alerts System. Google alert system has been expanded to include potentially life-saving warnings that you can receive seconds before any shaking occurs thanks to crowd-sourced earthquake detecting technology. After the trembling stops, you can tap for guidance on what to do.
Using Google Maps features for Wear OS watches, visit a new city like a pro
Using the offline maps on your Wear OS wristwatch, get your bearings when you’re without cell coverage. You can retrieve a map directly from Google Maps on your watch after downloading it to your phone, making it simple to find your way about even if you misplace your phone. Additionally, Google Maps now has two new shortcuts that allow you to view your location on the map with a tap on your watch face or search for destinations using your voice when you’re back online.
