Holiday travel and winter storms create risky moments for drivers and families. Stress rises fast during emergencies, and describing the scene to 911 can feel overwhelming. Now, a new Android feature ...

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 ...

In an emergency, Android users can now share real-time visual details with 911 dispatchers, bridging a critical information gap that can hinder quick, effective emergency responses. Today Google rolls ...

Android users can now share live video with 911 operators. The telecommunicator initiates the request. The feature is available on devices with Android 8 or higher. Calling 911 can be stressful, and ...

A 911 video calling system was officially launched on May 1, 2025, in Martin County. The link dispatch sends to the caller is a one-time use link. Martin County Fire Rescue, Stuart Police, Sewall's ...

Sharing your phone's camera footage can give first responders a better sense of what's happening and how to help. Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet trends, ...