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 ...

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 ...

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Satellite connectivity on smartphones comes in two forms: emergency SOS and direct-to-cell (D2C) service. Here's how each ...

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.