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Useful torch

The flashlight is an actual torch as it turns on the flash, 3 different brightness settings as well - it's brilliant and so far it has been the best thing about the update

Geordie, is this something you download from The Market? I had a quick look there but most are just apps to brighten the screen and act as a tepid light NOT an actual torch that uses the camera flash of the phone
 
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I haven't downloaded it because I don't need it (I already have an HRM with my Garmin watch) but I'm curious - how does this IHR app work without anything like a monitor strap?

The market description says you hold your finger over the camera for at least 10 seconds, so I can only assume that the camera CCD is being used to detect light changes....... :thinking:
 
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It's not available on the market, but I've found this to be the best torch application out there. It doesn't require root or any special settings, has minimal effect on battery life and won't burn out either the screen or the camera flash by driving it for longer than it was designed to do. Sadly it's not free, but I think it's well worth the money.

Details here: http://bit.ly/aB9sXj
 
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