Google launches Android Emergency Live Video to assist 911 calls

Google has launched a new feature for Android users that makes it possible to share live video with emergency services. Android Emergency Live Video is meant to help 911 call handlers get a better idea of what is going on in an emergency situation. The feature is available in the US, and it works with Motorola’s 911 command center software which is used in more than half of North America’s public safety answering points (PSAPs). Apple already has a very similar system in place, and Android Emergency Live Video joins a growing list of safety features on Android handsets. Announcing… [Continue Reading]