Emergency SOS: How to set up alerts and calling on iPhone and Android amid India-Pakistan conflict09 May, 2025, 11.55 PM IST
Govt of India issues urgent warning for Android users. Is your smartphone, tab at risk?India's CERT-In warns of serious security flaws in several Android versions. These vulnerabilities affect millions of devices. Attackers co...
27 Nov, 2024, 02.53 PM IST
Emergency alert notifications pop up on Karnataka’s phones, part of government testing disaster alertsThe alert turned out to be a sample message from the Centre’s Department of Telecommunication (DoT), sent as a test of a new pan-India emer...
12 Oct, 2023, 06.30 PM IST
Indian govt conducts second successful emergency alert test on mobile devices; here's whyThe National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India conducted a test of the country's new emergency alert system. Mobile users recei...
12 Oct, 2023, 12.05 PM IST
DoT carries out tests of emergency alertsThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India has conducted multiple sample tests of pan-India emergency alerts using the Cell Broadc...
10 Oct, 2023, 11.33 PM IST
How to activate severe weather alerts for heavy rain, flood, storm on your iPhone or android phonesEnabling severe weather alerts on your iPhone or Android phone is a crucial step in staying informed and prepared for adverse weather condi...
11 Jul, 2023, 05.39 PM IST
Wondering why you didn't get Google's earthquake alert?For context, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai shared a screenshot of an Android alert that he received right before an earthquake struck Californ...
09 Nov, 2022, 02.10 PM IST
112 India review: One-stop app with an easy interface to help people in distressThe app is developed as a part of the Government of India’s Emergency Response Support System initiative.
24 Apr, 2020, 05.13 PM IST
Senior citizen healthcare startup, Arvi, launches its app in IndiaArvi offers a 24/7 support manned by medical professionals who are trained to handle emergencies. Arvi also engages a roster of doctors spe...
03 Mar, 2020, 12.15 PM IST
Stranded alone? These five apps can help you outWhen you are stranded awkwardly during travel, things can always go wrong. Luckily, your smart device can help, as long as you have the rig...
26 Jun, 2015, 02.01 PM IST
BMC's disaster management app finds few takersThe BMC has awarded tender to Aben Software to develop this app at cost of Rs 2.70 lakh, which is operative only on Android platform.
23 Jun, 2015, 06.58 PM IST
Use these mobile apps for your safetyYou're carrying around an important ally almost all of the time - your smartphone! This small wonder needs the right kind of app and it wil...
19 Feb, 2015, 09.08 AM IST
Pakistan police launches SOS alert service for sensitive placesAny person or the management of an establishment under attack can alert the local police through just a click on their mobile sets.
29 Dec, 2014, 10.08 PM IST
Password, SMS stealing virus hits Android phonesThe deadly virus has been identified as 'AndroidSmssend' and it can acquire as many as four aliases to hoodwink the user and perpetrate its...
09 Dec, 2014, 03.36 PM IST
Cyber security alerts that Android phones using Bing under threatThe CERT-In is the nodal agency to combat hacking, phishing and to fortify security-related defences of the Indian internet domain.
18 Feb, 2014, 02.20 PM IST
- Raj police become tech-savvy for reporting crime
Rajasthan police is seeking to coordinating its actions through specially designed smartphone which will enable citizens to report crime in...
17 Feb, 2013, 03.57 PM IST
- Gadgets & apps to help with personal security
If you find yourself worrying about the safety of loved ones, technology might offer a solution. ET shows you how you can take yours and yo...
06 Feb, 2013, 06.14 AM IST