A Dutch designer has taken his personal program for visualizing the digital networks surrounding us, and condensed it into a mobile app for public use.
When downloaded to one’s device, it allows the user to see the hidden WiFi signals, satellite communications, and phone networks that surround us.
Created by Richard Vijgen, the “Architecture of Radio” program first made its debut a few months ago. Since then, it’s gone through a number of updates in order to be converted into a mobile app.
As of this launch, it is available in the iOS store only. There will be a second launch in the Android store come early 2016.
Now, it should be noted that the app is a simple look at the signals at the signals that surround us; that is, it is in no way, shape or form, a comprehensive viewing of the invisible world of signals. Still, it’s a neat representation of the signals filling our airwaves from some 7 million cell towers, 20 million WiFi routers, and a couple hundred satellites.
Early reviews of the app praise its design, but do mention it still needs some work. So if you plan on downloading it, expect to be entertained, but maybe not blown away.
Download the Architecture of Radio for your iPhone or iPad here.
To learn more about the program, head to the Architecture of Radio website.
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