Route Fifty: During an emergency, the situation can be so intense that the person dialing 911 may not be in a position to provide a street address. And often an emergency situation occurs on a random stretch of road or somewhere not easily described without exact GPS coordinates.
Apple's upcoming operating system update will include a new feature to help those calling for help in situations like these, Engadget reports. Specifically, the tech giant is using RapidSOS internet-based technology to pinpoint a caller's location and share that with first responders.
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