AquaApp underwater (IMAGE)

University of Washington

AquaApp underwater

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A team of University of Washington researchers developed AquaApp, the first mobile app for sending and receiving messages underwater that works on existing smartphones — no special hardware required. The app overcomes a number of technical challenges related to the underwater environment to enable two-way communication and networking while engaging in underwater activities like snorkeling and scuba diving.

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