Apple is supposedly adding an Earthquake widget to its Japanese version of iOS 5. The widget will connect to Japan’s earthquake warning system and will alert iPhone owners of an impending natural disaster. The system will tie into iOS 5’s new notification center and give Japanese residents a few extra minutes to prepare for an earthquake and possible Tsunami. The early notification could lower your battery life, but that’s an acceptable trade-off for public and personal safety.
Apple reportedly adds earthquake warning to Japanese iOS originally appeared on TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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