Pixel feature lets US users communicate with emergency operators without speaking


  • TECH
  • Monday, 05 Aug 2019

Google to help users communicate with emergency services when they can't speak. — Google

Google has announced that Pixel smartphones in the US will soon support a feature that helps users communicate their needs to emergency services operators without speaking.

In emergency situations where people are unable to verbally communicate, it can be difficult to express over the phone to an emergency service operator all the information necessary to be properly taken care of.

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