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Developer with nickname “6Fg8″ from XDA-Developers.com made an interesting proof-of-concept application that basically turns the HTC HD2 into a metal detector. How you ask? Apparently, it uses the HD2′s built-in compass to “detect metal nearby by the deviation of the earth’s magnetic field included by the metal.” Sounds like a mumbo-jumbo but apparently it works… I guess.
Here’s what they say how to use the app:
Place your device flat on a surface. After starting the app, the gauge should show zero. If it doesn’t, take your device and write a couple of “eights” in the air (this is to get rid of magnetism which might get stuck in the sensors). Then use a pair of scissor or something the like and move it slowly to the right side of your device. At a distance of approx. 5 cm. the gauge should start to move. Take your device and move it with its right side near metals, and see if the gauge shows values.
Please note that this is the pre-alpha 0.0.0.1 release, so it will definitely need some improvements. Still, you may want to give it a try – you can download metal detector for your HD2 from here.
[Via: WMpowerUser]
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Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
