The smartphone in your pocket is more than just a device for communication or entertainment. When used correctly, it’s a tool that can provide a lifeline in emergencies. Aside from the best emergency ...

Google has added a new feature to Emergency SOS on Android that prevents devices from accidentally dialing 911. The feature aims to reduce unintentional calls made to emergency services after the ...

It is likely that in the event of an accident or medical emergency, you will have your Android phone with you. And if you use your phone to contact emergency services, you can share critical ...

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Google has announced an update for Android’s Emergency SOS feature after an influx of false calls across the UK. The company hasn’t detailed what changes it will make but says the update will address ...

Emergency calls are a crucial function of your smartphone, and many brands have made efforts to make those calls more accessible in an emergency. But Android’s “Emergency SOS” feature is currently ...

Note: This toggle may have another name on other devices. For instance, on vivo devices, this is called SOS Call. Notably, if you don’t want to leave the feature activated but don’t want to connect to ...

One of the iPhone 14’s major new features was “Emergency SOS via Satellite.” The Android ecosystem immediately set about copying the feature. Qualcomm’s “Snapdragon Satellite” was announced in January ...

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