Big relief for Android users: Google launches new service, will automatically send your location in emergency

Google Android Safety Feature: In the digital age, smartphones are not just a means of communication, but have also become an important means of security and help. in the same direction Google by Android A very important safety and emergency feature for users Emergency Location Service (ELS) Has been launched. With the help of this feature, when you call or message services like police, medical staff and fire brigade during emergency, your exact location will be automatically shared. This will save time in times of crisis and help will reach faster.

In which state was this facility started first?

This Emergency Location Service of Google has been first started in Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in India, where this feature has been completely integrated with the emergency system. This feature works on smartphones with Android 6 and newer versions. However, to make this service effective, it is necessary for the state government and local authorities to integrate it with their emergency infrastructure.

How does Emergency Location Service work?

According to Google, the ELS feature has been activated on Android smartphones. When a user calls the emergency number 112 or sends an SMS, this feature automatically transmits his location to the emergency service provider. This technology detects the user’s location by collecting data from GPS, WiFi and cellular networks. It has been claimed that this feature can track location with an accuracy of up to 50 meters, making rescue operations even more effective.

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How did Uttar Pradesh become the first state?

Uttar Pradesh Police in collaboration with Pert Telecom Solutions has integrated the ELS feature with the emergency number 112. This is a completely free service and the special thing is that the user’s location is tracked only when 112 is dialed from the Android phone. This means that in normal times your privacy remains completely safe.

Why is this feature special for common users?

Emergency Location Service can prove to be very useful in those situations when a person is not in a position to reveal his location, such as during a road accident, medical emergency or any disaster. This feature will reduce emergency response time and help save lives. Android users across the country are expected to directly benefit from its expansion in other states in the coming time.