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 ...

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Satellite SOS is a feature hopefully no one will have to use — but there's a critical demo mode that helps you prepare in the ...

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 ...

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Google has been working on improving Android’s emergency features for a while now, but that’s not been without some problems. After authorities asked Google to make changes following an influx of ...

Pixel phones may soon get an emergency SOS feature that lets users send emergency messages via satellite. The feature is reportedly part of the Adaptive Connectivity Services app and will be enabled ...

Google Messages could soon let you send emergency SOS messages through satellite connectivity. Google has apparently begun adding the UI elements required to initiate this feature. With iPhone 14, ...

Japanese iPhone users just got a little safer. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Apple expanded Emergency SOS via satellite to Japan. It allows iPhone users to communicate with emergency services from very ...