Ajay Kumar Verma
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For the safety of women and girls, buy smartphones which have SOS and panic button features. Location, messages and alerts can be sent to emergency contacts at the press of a button.
Support of technology for women’s safety, these smartphones can become your shield
Nowadays working women and girls go to office, college or go out alone. In such a situation, security becomes the biggest concern. The good news is that now some smartphones have come which have panic button or SOS feature. In times of trouble, just by pressing a button, your location is immediately sent to your family members and the police.
What is special in these phones?
Samsung Galaxy A Series (A15, A25, A35)
Samsung phones have Side Key SOS feature. By pressing and holding the power button for a few seconds, the phone automatically sends SMS, location and video to 3-4 contacts. Along with this, a loud alarm also sounds.
iPhone (Emergency SOS)
Emergency SOS is activated by pressing and holding the side button + volume button in the iPhone. It sends location, medical information and SOS messages to its emergency contacts.
Motorola Edge / G Series
Many Motorola phones have a dedicated panic button or Gesture SOS feature. By simply pressing the power button three times, the alarm sounds and the location is shared.
Some models of Nokia and Lava
These also have an SOS button, which has been specially designed keeping in mind the safety of women.
Some models of Poco / Redmi
Emergency SOS feature is available in MIUI, in which location sharing can be done through shortcuts.
How do these features work?
- As soon as the panic button is pressed, the phone sounds a loud alarm.
- Sends SMS and location to your previously saved emergency contacts (family).
- In many phones, automatic video recording or audio recording also starts.
- Alert can also be sent to the police helpline (112).
Be careful when buying
- Choose only a phone with SOS/panic button.
- Get a phone with a big battery (5000mAh or more) so that the phone always remains on.
- Choose a phone with an easy user interface.
- Good options are available for budget up to Rs 15-25 thousand.
The safety of women and girls now depends not only on law but also on technology. Phones with panic button and SOS feature can call for immediate help in times of trouble.
About the Author
Afreen Afaq has started her career with Network 18 as a Tech Journalist, and has more than six years experience in ‘Mobile-Technology’ beat. She is a high-performing professional with an established and proven …read more
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