Emergency Live Video lets Android owners stream their phone camera to dispatchers during emergency calls. No setup required — dispatchers request video, and you can accept or stop sharing anytime.

Smartphones come with several features baked into the operating system that can be useful during emergencies. These go above and beyond the simplest thing you'll do in an emergency: call 911 or your ...

A new feature for Android phone users can provide 911 dispatchers with live video of an emergency as it unfolds. The new feature also allows dispatchers to walk the caller through CPR and other ...

In an emergency, Android users can now share real-time visual details with 911 dispatchers, bridging a critical information gap that can hinder quick, effective emergency responses. Today Google rolls ...

DENVER (KDVR) — A violent crime occurs in the U.S. every 25 seconds, according to the FBI. Some first responders will now be able to accept 911 video calls on Android as well as iPhones. Google is ...

Holiday travel and winter storms create risky moments for drivers and families. Stress rises fast during emergencies, and describing the scene to 911 can feel overwhelming. Now, a new Android feature ...

Google is working on a new feature that will allow you to share live video with emergency services. It appears the feature will work similarly to the Emergency SOS Live Video feature Apple introduced ...

Recent findings suggest that Google is working on a new live video sharing feature for emergencies. Similar to a tool on the iPhone, it would allow users to stream video directly to dispatchers, ...

Google's live video feature for Android devices was first integrated natively into RapidSOS' network of more than 22,000 state and local public safety organizations. In an emergency, the capability ...

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Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...