Latest about Emergency SOS
Google's upcoming 'Satellite SOS' feature is reportedly on the way for Pixels
By Nickolas Diaz published
Satellite safety A dive into an Android app's latest beta showed signs of Google's preparation to bring a "Satellite SOS" feature.
Garmin SOS report details all the times its InReach satellites saved people's lives last year
By Michael L Hicks published
SOS Garmin reports that its InReach SOS program is used almost as often for auto and motorcycle accidents as for hiking emergencies.
Android's Emergency SOS mishap is now a thing of the past
By Jay Bonggolto published
Fake calls no more Google has added a new "touch and hold" step to its Personal Safety app to address those accidental emergency calls from your Android phone.
How to add emergency information to your Android phone
By Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Stay safe Here's how to set up your Android phone with important emergency information that can be invaluable during a time of need.
Which smartwatches can you trust in an emergency?
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Apple markets its watches as life-saving technology. Other companies don't have the same marketing strategy but do have wearable tech that is meant to kick in during a crisis.
Android's Emergency SOS feature causes a spike in accidental 999 calls
By Jay Bonggolto published
Silent calls Police forces in the UK have reported that many people have accidentally called 999 by pressing the side power button five times, which triggers emergency calling.
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