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 ...

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 ...

Matthew Zucca, a tech enthusiast and former consultant from Canada, joined Android Police in 2023. Leveraging his technical knowledge and previous consulting experience, Matthew got his first two ...

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 ...

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 ...

Note: This toggle may have another name on other devices. For instance, on vivo devices, this is called SOS Call. Notably, if you don’t want to leave the feature activated but don’t want to connect to ...