Modern apps light up new ways to blow out candles

Many technological innovations have become a permanent part of our daily routines in recent years. Smartphones, once primarily used for calling and texting, have evolved into versatile tools that continue to surprise us with their capabilities. Modern apps offer one of the more unusual functions: the ability to... blow out a candle! Although it sounds like science fiction, apps using sound waves or other advanced technologies enable these small experiments. How exactly does this innovation work, and which apps are worth trying? Read on to find out!

The process involves generating a specific sound from the speaker, subsequently moving the air. Despite the small size of a phone's speaker, its strength is sufficient to move the air enough to extinguish the candle flame. Simply place the speaker about 1 cm from the wick to make this trick possible, making gatherings with friends more thrilling.

The YouTube channel The Action Lab explains why this candle-blowing method is effective. The key factor lies in the different air movements involved in the speaker's "vacuuming" process and subsequent "pushing out." During the second phase, the air is directed more precisely, which speeds up its movement.

You don't necessarily need an app specifically called "candle blower." A program that generates a sine wave works effectively, and an appropriate sound saved on the phone is also adequate. Apps that allow manual frequency adjustment can be even more effective, allowing you to tailor the tone to the situation.

These apps are available on the Play Store and App Store. To find them, use the English search phrase "blow candle."