Android Earthquake Alerts System, Latest TikTok News and More

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Jess Ailion 24 August 2020
Android Earthquake Alerts System, Latest TikTok News and More

Earthquake Detection and Early Alerts for Android Users

Google has recognised a potentially life saving opportunity to allow Android devices to aid in earthquake detection, it announced on 11th August. 

Initially, they began the experiment in California using ShakeAlert technology to send earthquake alerts to Android devices within the U.S. state. 

ShakeAlert uses signals from hundreds of seismometers installed around California. However, this on-the-ground infrastructure is not financially possible for everywhere in the world. Which is where Android devices come in. 

Google has developed the Android Earthquake Alerts System, where your Android smartphone can act as a mini seismometer. In tandem with millions of other Android devices, it can become part of the world’s largest earthquake detection network. 

Without getting too technical, if your phone (*mini seismometer) detects something, it will send a signal to Google’s earthquake detection server with a location. The server is then able to connect the information from many phones to discover whether an earthquake may be on its way.

Weeks Before its U.S. Ban, TikTok Launches U.S. Ad Campaign to Showcase its Cultural Impact

The “It Starts on TikTok” campaign intends to run until October 12th, showcasing the depths of the social media app’s impact on culture. It takes the theme of one of TikTok’s most popular challenges, the ‘wipe it down challenge’, where people wipe a mirror to transition into a different outfit. 

Video from TikTok

The idea behind this is to rally public support ahead of the ban, and what better way to do this than highlighting the fun users’ have with the app with a focus on diversity?

More on TikTok…Who Will Win the Bid to Buy Parts of TikTok?

Speculations are still circulating widely over which corporate giant will be the one to secure parts of TikTok ahead of its November U.S. ban. Microsoft has been in the running for a while, and now it’s being reported that the business software company Oracle is competing too.

#FreeFortnite Cup in Honor of Fortnite’s Removal from Apple

As of 27th August, iOS users will no longer be able to update their Fortnite app as it will be removed from the App Store due to a breach of Apple’s policies. Users from other non-Apple devices will be able to continue with the game as new chapters are added. 

Yesterday, on 23rd August, a #FreeFortnite Cup tournament was held in acknowledgement of the final days iOS users will have to play the latest versions of the app.

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Jess Ailion
Jess is Moburst's Content Marketing Manager who came to us all the way from the UK. After studying English Literature, she found herself writing about all things mobile marketing. When she's not spending her time writing, you can find her cooking for her friends or exploring new places.
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