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Google Messages will soon support text to 911 via RCS, allowing users in areas where SMS to contact 911 is available to benefit from new features like location sharing and read receipts. This announcement comes just days before Apple is expected to announce RCS support in iOS 18, and Google is working with RapidSOS to … Read more
Google and RapidSOS have announced a new collaboration to bring text-to-911 capabilities with RCS to U.S. emergency call centers. This new feature will be gradually rolled out starting this winter in areas where text-to-911 is currently supported, with the goal of closing gaps in emergency communications coverage and providing new safety benefits. Emergency Texting with … Read more
Google has announced a new partnership with emergency technology company RapidSOS to allow US Android users to text 911 in emergencies using its rich communication services (RCS) protocol. This new feature will allow Android users to send a text message for emergency help when calling 911 is not possible. The text messaging feature will provide … Read more