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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

During an emergency call or text, the dispatcher can send a secure video request if seeing the situation would be useful and safe. The caller then receives an on-screen prompt and can start streaming ...

A new feature for Android phone users can provide 911 dispatchers with live video of an emergency as it unfolds. The new feature also allows dispatchers to walk the caller through CPR and other ...