"Android's Life-Saving Update: Emergency Features and Health Data Integration"

Android phones with the latest update now have a feature that allows users to send their health information directly to emergency services when making a 911 call. This feature, made possible through a partnership between Google and RapidSOS, enables the transmission of critical medical information such as blood type, emergency contacts, and severe allergies. The user sets up and stores this information locally on their Android device. To enable the feature, users need Android 12 or later and can find it in the Personal Safety app on Google Pixel devices or similar apps on other Android phones. Apple has already been offering a similar feature called Medical ID on iPhones and Apple Watches.
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