Google is launching Android Emergency Live Video, which enables emergency dispatchers to request live camera feeds during emergencies. The feature is compatible with phones running Android 8 and above ...

Technology saves lives, and the most straightforward proof is how your smartphone can automatically call 911 in case of an accident. Apple has been making a big deal about this feature, but Android ...

Collaboration Integrates Android's Emergency Live Video to 911 with RapidSOS' AI Response Platform Supporting 600M+ Connected Devices, 22,000+ Public Safety Agencies NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2025 ...

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 ...

The false-positive emergency calling problem isn't just one affecting iPhones, as it seems that the same thing is happening on Android, delayed by the fragmented nature of Android update rollouts. It ...

Police forces in the UK are seeing a “record number” of false calls to 999, the UK’s emergency services number, and the culprit is apparently Android. As the BBC reports, Android 12 added an ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. From small tweaks to features that don’t work yet, this is what Android 12 is bringing to the table so far From ...

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Cassidy loves designing, building, and writing about delightful digital products—especially when they revolve around open technologies. Google has added a new Emergency SOS feature to Android 12.