PhoneTorch is a really interesting app that uses the lamp torch ability of the Nokia 5800 (using the LED) to light up the surroundings (in white or red) and to send Morse code, which is kind of a fun option. The reason why you can’t use Xenon flashes for lamp torches on mobiles phones is because the temperature would get too high, and could damage the phone. This will also work on the N97.
The UI is really simple and gets the job done with some big buttons (Start/Stop for instance). You can also access the Switch Color, the Morse function, the Settings and the Update menu from the homescreen, which is quite useful. I personally believe that simple user interfaces are really important, and they are all the more important that the application itself is doing something as simple as “Turning on the lamp of your phone”.
This app is still in beta so expect some changes and improvements. Having a quick look at the Morse option, we realize that it is still really simple. The upper part is for typing the message you want to “send”, them you’ve got a “Cancel sending” and a “Send” button : as easy as ABC…
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