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 alyaza [they/she]   ( @alyaza@beehaw.org ) MA to TechnologyEnglish · 2 years ago

Android’s emergency call shortcut is flooding dispatchers with false calls

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Android’s emergency call shortcut is flooding dispatchers with false calls

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 alyaza [they/she]   ( @alyaza@beehaw.org ) MA to TechnologyEnglish · 2 years ago
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Google says it's working on a fix, but as usual, manufacturers will need to update.
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    Every android phone I’ve had had a one-press ‘Emergency’ underneath the 0 on the lock screen, is it not the same for others? (although I’d argue that is too easy to hit)

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      I think this is common, but it still doesn’t address the issues with using touchscreens and sight in emergency situations.

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