US EditionGoogle Update Allows Video Emergency Calls on Android
Android Emergency Live Video lets users stream encrypted live video to 911 dispatchers without setup, aiding faster assessment and guidance during emergencies, available on Android 8+ devices.
- On Wednesday, Google launched Android Emergency Live Video, letting Android users stream live video to 911 dispatchers during emergency calls or texts.
- The company framed the launch around faster emergency response, with Google saying the new safety feature is simple and secure; Apple shipped live video with iOS 18 last year.
- With one tap, Android phone users can accept the invitation link from a dispatcher during a call or text to start an encrypted live stream, which requires an internet connection and can be stopped anytime.
- Adoption depends on whether local dispatch centers are equipped, as the feature requires emergency‑response departments to apply to Google; FOX TV Stations requested comment from Apple about similar iPhones support.
- Google supports Android 8 or later, widening device eligibility, with rollout starting across the United States, Germany, and Mexico; Apple’s agency rules require encrypted storage and deletion within 90 days.
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