Source: Jessica Vomiero, Global News, June 18, 2018
As part of Apple’s iOS 12 update, iPhone users in the United States who call 911 with their mobile devices will be able to automatically share their location data with first responders.
According to the National Emergency Number Association (NEMA), over 240 million calls are made to 911 per year, approximately 80 per cent of which are made from mobile devices, but “outdated, landline-era infrastructure” makes it difficult for emergency centres to obtain a mobile caller’s location.
“Communities rely on 911 centres in an emergency, and we believe they should have the best available technology at their disposal,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.
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