How Google’s Earthquake Alerts Protected Millions — And How to Turn It On in Quake-Prone Countries When two massive earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5) struck Venezuela recently, the country had no national early warning system. But millions of Android phones lit up with loud alerts seconds to minutes before the shaking hit — giving people precious time to drop, cover, and hold on. Google’s clever system turns the accelerometers in over 2 billion Android phones into a giant crowdsourced seismic network. It detects the first waves, confirms the quake, and blasts notifications to users in the affected area. In Venezuela, it reached 11.4 million people — proving technology can save lives even where governments can’t. How to activate it (works in nearly 100 countries): Open Settings on your Android phone. Tap Safety & Emergency (or search for “Earthquake alerts”). Select Earthquake Alerts and toggle it ON. Keep Location services ena...
The New Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro Here's the new fascinating things you need to know about the the new Pixels DESIGN The Google Pixel 7 and 7 pro lunched recently, whilst keeping the same old Pixel 6 series body design, Authentic changes were made. Replacing the old glass camera housing design, which hides the cam well, It spots a 100% recycled Aluminum frame body that wraps the camera visor, Durability is also in play with the design, though Aluminum scratches easily. Two tone design is now a thing of the past, and it comes in cool colours too. The Pixel 7 is available to purchase in Obsidian, Snow, and Lemongrass while for the Pixel 7 Pro it's in Obsidian, Snow, and Hazel finishes. Both Lemongrass and Hazel finishes are new additions to the Pixel lineup, though they've got the Buds with Lemongrass colour The front glass of the Pixel 7 pro is less curvy to the sides more subtle. While the Pixel 7 is just normal all round with a bit of a chin to it. HARDWARE Screen ...