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This Apple Update Could Prove To Be A True Lifesaver

Apple says it's working with a startup to automatically share the locations of iPhone users with 911 operators in an emergency. Only 911 centers will have access to the information, Apple said.
iPhone users will be able to automatically share their location with 911 operators in the event of an emergency.

With about 80 percent of 911 calls made from mobile devices, it's sometimes difficult for emergency responders to pinpoint the location of those callers.

On Monday, Apple to work with

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