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CRTC Warns Android Users About Accidental 911 Calls

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued a warning to Android users on Thursday morning. According to the regulatory body, a recent operating system update has inadvertently caused some Android devices to dial 9-1-1. The CRTC said due to an unforeseen complication with the recent software update, some devices have been dialling 9-1-1 unintentionally....

Android Unknown AirTag Alerts Rollout, Find My Network Delayed

Android users can now enjoy enhanced security with the rollout of unknown tracker alerts, a feature announced at I/O 2023. This feature is designed to protect users from unwanted Bluetooth tracking and is available to Android 6.0+ users. The new feature offers three key protections. Firstly, it provides automatic alerts for unknown trackers. If an...

RCMP Asks Android Users to Turn Off Emergency SOS Feature

British Columbia's Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has issued a public reminder for individuals to check their Android smartphones following a significant surge in dropped 911 calls. Over the past few weeks, RCMP 911 dispatch centers across the province have reported a rise in abandoned or dropped emergency calls. The BC RCMP says these calls...