Verizon and AST have successfully conducted a live video call between a mobile device connected via satellite and another using Verizon’s terrestrial network, marking a significant advancement in ...

Smartphones come with several features baked into the operating system that can be useful during emergencies. These go above and beyond the simplest thing you'll do in an emergency: call 911 or your ...

MIDLAND, Texas, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon (VZ) and AST have yet again pushed the boundaries of what can be done with mobile devices by successfully trialing a live video call between ...

A 911 video calling system was officially launched on May 1, 2025, in Martin County. The link dispatch sends to the caller is a one-time use link. Martin County Fire Rescue, Stuart Police, Sewall's ...

SOS features may not make for the most exciting tech announcements, but they can save lives. At this year's WWDC, Apple announced that iOS 18 will be adding live video support for emergency calls, and ...

In an emergency, Android users can now share real-time visual details with 911 dispatchers, bridging a critical information gap that can hinder quick, effective emergency responses. Today Google rolls ...