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Whether you've been in an accident or are stranded in a desolate spot with no cell service, your iPhone can still be a lifesaver, provided you know how to use its emergency features. Emergency SOS has ...

It's been seven years since Apple introduced the Medical ID on your iPhone, and you still haven't set it up. Here's how you do it — and why you should. When Apple announced the Health app at WWDC 2014 ...

Seconds can save lives during a medical emergency, and now there is a new "hip" way to quickly retrieve a person's information using NFC technology. Samsung Galaxy made it easy to bump and share ...

Emergencies can happen to anyone when they least expect it, and believe it or not, your iPhone can help prepare you. Apple allows you to log your emergency medical information onto your iPhone through ...

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A key advantage of carrying an always-connected device with you is that you can summon help in nearly any emergency. But what if you’re incapacitated? By setting up Medical ID within the Health app in ...

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