Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Each errant 999 call can take 20 minutes to investigate, taking resources away from callers that actually require ...

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 ...

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 ...

Facepalm: UK police forces are dealing with a new menace: the Android mobile OS. The SOS feature that dials the country's emergency services after the power button is pressed several times has left ...

UK police have issued a warning regarding the Emergency SOS feature available on Android devices, which has resulted in a sharp increase in unnecessary emergency calls. The feature, introduced with ...

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 ...

If you have an iPhone 14 or later or a Pixel 9, you can send text messages or text for help without cellular service or Wi-Fi. Just head outside.

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 ...