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technology2 years ago

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

Select Android phones will receive an update to the Personal Safety app, allowing users to share critical medical information with first responders during emergency calls. The feature, developed by RapidSOS, enables users to send their name, allergies, pre-existing conditions, emergency contacts, medication details, and more. The update is currently available in certain regions in the United States and is limited to supported emergency numbers like 911. The Personal Safety app is exclusive to the Nothing Phone 1 and Google Pixel lineup, running on Android 12 or above. The availability of the feature depends on network support and third-party manufacturers' decision to include the app on their hardware.

via TechRadar|
#android-phones#first-responders#life-saving-update
technology2 years ago

"Android phones revolutionize emergency response with automatic medical data transmission during 911 calls"

Android users can now send health information, such as critical medical information, emergency contacts, and allergies, to emergency services when making a 911 call. This feature is made possible through a partnership between Google and RapidSOS, and it is available on Android devices with the Personal Safety app. Users can opt-in to share their medical information, and the data can be sent during emergency calls or SMS messages to emergency numbers.

via 9to5Google|
#android#emergency-services#health-information
technology2 years ago

Google's Pixel Phones to Get Dashcam and Personal Safety Integration.

Google's Personal Safety app will soon include a new feature called "Dashcam" on select Android devices, allowing users to record video and audio while driving in the event of an accident or unexpected situation. The feature can be launched through a new "Dashcam" shortcut in the app, and recordings can begin automatically when connected to a particular Bluetooth device. Videos are automatically deleted after three days unless saved, and the app says that the videos themselves are compressed, averaging "30 MB per minute," with a maximum recording length of 24 hours. It's unclear if this feature will be available on other phones with Google's Personal Safety or exclusive to Pixel phones.

via Slashdot|
#android-devices#dashcam#google