Apple, Google Upgrade 911 Location Data
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In recent months, both Apple and Google have made changes to their software that incorporates technology from a company called RapidSOS. Now, when you dial 911 from an iPhone running iOS 12+ and Android 4+, your precise location data will be made available to dispatch operators. Right now, about 50% of 911 call centers nationwide are equipped to handle the free new service.TV Segment:Blog posts:https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2018/06/apple-ios-12-securely-and-automatically-shares-emergency-location-with-911/https://www.blog.google/products/android/expanding-emergency-location-service-android-us/Follow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/RichOnTechTwitter: http://twitter.com/richdemuroInstagram: http://instagram.com/richontech Easy ways to listen on your phone or smart speaker:"Hey Google, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Hey Siri, Play the Rich on Tech Podcast""Alexa, Enable the Rich on Tech Flash Briefing"
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