If you’re like most people, you probably have an Android phone that can do a few things really well. But what if you want to use your phone as both a geiger counter and a radiation detector? That’s where the possibilities for using your Android phone start to multiply. For example, if you live in an area with high levels of radiation from the sun or other sources, you can use your Android phone to track how much radiation is being emitted by your device. This information can be used to help you decide whether or not to get a new device or update your current one. Another great way to use your Android phone is as a weather app. By tracking the temperature, humidity, and wind speeds, you can help yourself stay safe during extreme weather conditions. And finally, there are plenty of other uses for Android phones that we haven’t even mentioned! So don’t wait - start using your Android phone in more ways than just the ways we’ve listed here!
It’s not as versatile as a true Geiger Counter (it doesn’t measure as broad a spectrum) but for a free application that could be quickly deployed during an emergency to the hundreds of millions of smartphones floating around, it’s pretty awesome. From the app author’s web site:
Want to play around with it? Hit up the link below to grab a free copy. [Ed. Oops! The app is actually $4.99 for the full version and $1.49 for the lite version.]
Radiactivity Counter [via Hack A Day]
