Weather Channel, with the support of IBM, has released a new Android application that is capable of transmitting messages between smartphones without cellular communication: warnings and instructions sent through it will reach the addressee during earthquakes, mass festivities, terrorist attacks and any other unforeseen circumstances, the blog says. Company.
A miniature by modern standards program - just 3.2 MB - was created specifically for the growing markets of Asia, Latin America and Africa. To transmit alerts, it uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi networks and, according to the developers, is able to do this at a distance of 200 to 500 feet (60-150 meters). However, it consumes no more battery power than any other application and does not require changes to the network settings of the phone.