This story is going out at the same time as the alert should be broadcasting for devices connected to a cell tower in the United States.
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iOS 11 public beta 5 has SOS mode, won’t allow for Touch ID
There are several reasons why you might not need Touch ID at certain points, but you really have to consider your immediate privacy situation.
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Dreamy new Apple patents imagine personalized 911 fingerprint calling, smart Siri dock with wireless charging
A pair of exciting new Apple patents have been granted to bring a smart Siri dock one step closer to materialization, as well as discreet 911 iOS calling.
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What tech accessories should go into your emergency kit?
With any discussion on emergency preparation, it’s never a bad idea to consult guides like the one posted by the Red Cross, or your own local law enforcement/first responder web sites.We recently produced a review on the SpareOne Emergency GoPhone, a no frills back up phone designed to make sure you can easily make calls or share your location if you’re ever in trouble. Depending on what area of the world you live in, ...
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AT&T’s SpareOne Emergency GoPhone might save your life some day
Not our usual fare here on Pocketnow. We like to deal with exciting new technologies and fun phone features, but how long might your smartphone last in an emergency? We obsess over metrics like screen on time, and headphone playback quality, and gaming performance, but what about easily and quickly notifying your family to your location and contacting first responders?The AT&T SpareOne is a no frills device, designed to be easy to use in any situation. There’s no screen, and the phone is powered by AA batteries, so it never needs to be charges. It serves only two major functions. ...
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