GoKawiilApple's Emergency SOS Live Video launches in Brazil via RapidSOS partnership
Apple has expanded its Emergency SOS Live Video feature to Brazil through a partnership with public safety AI firm RapidSOS. iPhone users calling 190, Brazil's emergency number, can now stream live video or share photos with dispatchers upon request, using a feature previously limited mainly to the United States since iOS 18 launched in 2024. The tool works on iPhone 14 and later, requires user consent via a one-tap prompt, and is encrypted by default.
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Giving emergency responders real-time visual context can speed up decisions and improve outcomes in crises, from medical emergencies to accidents. The expansion signals Apple's push to make advanced safety features standard across global markets, not just the US, while relying on RapidSOS's infrastructure to bridge iPhones with local emergency call centers.
- Emergency SOS Live Video now works with Brazil's 190 emergency call centers via RapidSOS.
- Feature requires iPhone 14 or later and user permission to share video or photos.
- This mirrors the same technology Apple introduced for US emergency services in iOS 18.
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