Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

Google is beginning to roll out a feature for Android users that will let them stream live video to 911 responders during an emergency or crisis. The feature is limited to certain regions for now, but ...

Google launched Android Emergency Live Video on Wednesday, which allows people to stream video when contacting emergency responders. This feature could help give first responders extra context in ...

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 ...

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 2022, Apple introduced a new feature called Live Activities with the idea to provide live sports scores and real-time updates to users, though the system works for music, video, and food delivery ...

Emergency calls can be stressful, and in some instances, it's easier to show than tell what’s going wrong. That’s why Apple shipped an emergency live-video option with iOS 18 last year, and why Google ...

Google has launched Emergency Live Video for Android, giving 911 dispatchers the ability to see what's happening during an emergency call. The feature works thanks to partnerships with RapidSOS and ...