Android’s emergency call shortcut is flooding dispatchers with false calls (arstechnica.com)

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Google says it's working on a fix, but as usual, manufacturers will need to update.

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[-] KingGordon@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

My pixel called 911 while in my pocket when i was riding a rollerciaster. Multiple times. Very embarassing to apologize to the dispatcher.

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