Google appears to be working on a new emergency feature that's a lot like a feature iOS 18 gained in last year.

Google Pixel 9 features Satellite SOS, similar to iPhone 14 Pro's Emergency SOS via satellite. The new feature shares info with emergency services but requires Google Messages to be set as the default ...

While smartphones have evolved significantly over the past decade or so, an area where they've made lives better for everyone is with built-in emergency response systems. Google's Pixel devices ...

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 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.

We've entered an era where the edge of the map is finally no longer the end of the signal. As demand grows for connectivity in dead zones – whether for outdoor adventures, rural living, or disaster ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...