Technology
Apple expands Emergency SOS Live Video feature to Brazil
Brazilian emergency responders can now request encrypted video streams from iPhone 14 and newer models during 190 calls.
The short version
- Apple and public safety platform RapidSOS have launched Emergency SOS Live Video in Brazil.
- During calls to 190, emergency dispatchers using the RapidSOS UNITE platform can request encrypted live video or media from iPhone users.
- Callers retain control over video sharing and can decline the request or stop streaming at any time.
Key facts
- Emergency SOS Live Video is now available to emergency communications centers across Brazil through a partnership between Apple and RapidSOS.[9to5Mac]
- The feature allows callers dialing Brazil's emergency number, 190, to stream live video or share existing photos upon request from dispatchers.[9to5Mac]
- The capability is supported on iPhone 14 models and newer, with video streams encrypted by default.[9to5Mac]
- Brazilian emergency centers using RapidSOS UNITE core modules receive access to the feature at no added cost.[9to5Mac]
What remains uncertain
- It is not specified how many emergency communications centers in Brazil have currently enabled or integrated the feature.[9to5Mac]