Smartphones come with several features baked into the operating system that can be useful during emergencies. These go above and beyond the simplest thing you'll do in an emergency: call 911 or your ...

Google is making a change to how the Pixel Watch handles Emergency SOS. So far, after tapping the watch crown five times, Emergency SOS would call authorities unless you canceled. Going forward, the ...

Your Pixel Watch can summon emergency services by tapping the crown five times. In order to avoid accidental calls, Google is adding a new confirmation step. While this is the new default, you can ...

Smartphones today are more than just communication tools—they can also act as life-saving devices in emergencies. One of the most powerful yet often overlooked features is Emergency SOS, which can ...

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Your smartphone can do much more than text, take photos, and check the weather. In an emergency, it can call 911, notify your family, and share your location, even if you cannot press a single button.

Miss Ohio Caroline Grace Williams urges people to activate Emergency SOS on their phones. CORNELIUS FROLIK /STAFF Miss Ohio Caroline Grace Williams urges people to activate Emergency SOS on their ...