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 ...

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 ...

Emergencies can strike at any moment, catching us off guard and leaving little time to react. Whether it's a health crisis, an accident, or an unexpected threat, having a quick response plan in place ...

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 ...

UK police agencies have witnessed a disturbing rise in unintended 999 calls. On Saturday, there was an unusual spike in calls-nearly 9,500 to the 999 emergency line and another 3,000 to non-emergency ...

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 warned against Android’s Emergency SOS feature. The feature has resulted in a sharp rise in accidental emergency service calls. The warning comes after similar warnings around the world ...