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

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

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irradiated ( @irradiated@radiation.party ) MB to TechNews@radiation.party · 2 years ago

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

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Google says it's working on a fix, but as usual, manufacturers will need to update.

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