Latest about Emergency SOS

Google's extra step for Emergency SOS on the Pixel Watch is now available

By Brady Snyder Published

Avoiding accidentals Google's previously-announced extra step for Emergency SOS is now available on Pixel Watch to help avoid accidental triggers.

Avoiding accidentals
The Google Pixel Watch with the official metal band in matte black
The Pixel Watch requires an extra Emergency SOS input to avoid accidentals

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Press here to confirm Google detailed a swift change to Emergency SOS on the Pixel Watch.

Press here to confirm
Google demo of Satellite SOS working on a Pixel 9
The Verizon outage showcases why satellite connections and 'disaster roaming' are important

By Jerry Hildenbrand Published

Look to the sky Verizon has gone down for millions, including people in areas affected by Hurricane Helene. It couldn't happen at a worse time.

Look to the sky
The bright display on the Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google's Pixel 'Satellite SOS' is useful and it might just cost you to keep it

By Nickolas Diaz Published

There's a chance A new find in the latest Android 15 beta showed users might be charged for Google's emergency SOS service.

There's a chance
Android 15 logo in hand
Satellite-based texting in Android 15 might let you talk to everyone

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Never apart A dive into Android 14's latest beta showed signs of a new satellite-based text messaging service for Android 15.

Never apart
Hands-on with the Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google's upcoming 'Satellite SOS' feature is reportedly on the way for Pixels

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Satellite safety A dive into an Android app's latest beta showed signs of Google's preparation to bring a "Satellite SOS" feature.

Satellite safety
A side view of the Garmin GPSMAP 67i showing the SOS button cover
Garmin SOS report details all the times its InReach satellites saved people's lives last year

By Michael L Hicks Published

SOS Garmin reports that its InReach SOS program is used almost as often for auto and motorcycle accidents as for hiking emergencies.

SOS
Android emergency SOS settings screen
Android's Emergency SOS mishap is now a thing of the past

By Jay Bonggolto Published

Fake calls no more Google has added a new "touch and hold" step to its Personal Safety app to address those accidental emergency calls from your Android phone.

Fake calls no more
Emergency button on Android 13 on a phone.
How to add emergency information to your Android phone

By Namerah Saud Fatmi Last updated

Stay safe Here's how to set up your Android phone with important emergency information that can be invaluable during a time of need.

Stay safe
Enabling Fall Detection on a Google Pixel Watch
Which smartwatches can you trust in an emergency?

By Michael L Hicks Published

Sunday Runday Apple markets its watches as life-saving technology. Other companies don't have the same marketing strategy but do have wearable tech that is meant to kick in during a crisis.

Sunday Runday
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