Android users can now automatically share location in emergency calls, improving rescue agility.
Device users Now you can count on a new feature that allows shared location during emergency calls. This functionality, which is compatible with devices running Android 5.0 or higher, is the result of a collaboration between the National Agency and Google, and is called Emergency Location Service (ELS). The main objective of this innovation is to optimize the rescue process in critical situations, eliminating the need to download extra applications. During emergency calls, the system automatically shares the user’s location, which can be crucial for faster service. Furthermore, this exchange of information only occurs in times of emergency, ensuring user privacy.
Launched on October 22, the new technology promises to not only increase efficiency in rescue operations, but also improve the accuracy of information provided to emergency services. With this, it is expected that more lives can be saved, since speed in locating is essential in urgent situations. The implementation of the Emergency Location Service represents a significant advancement in the way emergency calls are handled, especially in areas where the connection may be unstable.
Published by Sarah Paula
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