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technology3 years ago•3 min saved

False emergency calls overwhelm Android's shortcut feature.

Android's easy-access emergency call feature, which allows users to press the power button five times to dial emergency services, is causing a surge of false calls to emergency dispatch. The feature was added to Android 12 a year and a half ago, but due to the unique way Android is rolled out, it is only now hitting enough people to become a national problem. Google says it's working on a fix with Android OEMs, but until then, users are advised to turn off the feature.

via Ars Technica|

#android #emergency-services #false-calls

technology3 years ago•2 min saved

Android's Emergency SOS feature gets a Google makeover

Android's "Emergency SOS" feature, which allows users to make emergency calls with five consecutive taps of the power button, is being blamed for a surge in false alarm calls to emergency services in Scotland. The National Police Chiefs Council claims that this has become more of an issue following updates to Android 13. In response, Google has confirmed that it will make changes to how Emergency SOS works on Android, with updates rolling out shortly. Users experiencing this issue should switch Emergency SOS off for the next couple of days.

via 9to5Google|

#android #emergency-sos #false-calls

crime3 years ago•5 min saved

TBI Probes Multiple Hoax School Shooter Calls Across Tennessee

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating false calls about active shooters at numerous high schools around the state. Officials with the TBI said they are working with state and federal partners to identify the source of these calls. This appears to be a situation that has affected many schools across the country. There have been numerous reports of schools or police departments receiving internet-based phone calls with these threats, which are unsubstantiated.

via WKRN News 2|

#crime #false-calls #law-enforcement

technology3 years ago•5 min saved

Apple warns iPhone users not to hang up on accidental emergency calls.

Apple has updated its Crash Detection support document to direct users not to hang up if an accidental call is placed and to explain to the emergency responder that help is not required. The company has been receiving complaints about the feature accidentally triggering in non-emergency high-activity situations, such as ski resorts and amusement parks. Emergency dispatchers have been unhappy with the number of accidental calls, which wastes time and resources needed for actual emergencies. Apple has been optimizing the feature to cut down on false calls and sent representatives to observe the emergency call center in Summit County, Colorado.

via MacRumors|

#apple #crash-detection #emergency-services