EPISODE · Jun 19, 2018 · 7 MIN
By Pushing Your Location Straight to 911, iOS 12 Will Save Lives
from Security, Spoken · host WIRED
Apple has spent much of its promotional push behind iOS 12 so far focused on features that range from silently useful, like Safari’s new privacy powers, to off-puttingly quirky, like animoji tongue-tracking. But on Monday the company detailed an upcoming iPhone upgrade with real-world consequences: It will communicate your exact location to 911 operators when you call, saving valuable time when every second matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apple has spent much of its promotional push behind iOS 12 so far focused on features that range from silently useful, like Safari’s new privacy powers, to off-puttingly quirky, like animoji tongue-tracking. But on Monday the company detailed an upcoming iPhone upgrade with real-world consequences: It will communicate your exact location to 911 operators when you call, saving valuable time when every second matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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By Pushing Your Location Straight to 911, iOS 12 Will Save Lives
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