What a cock-up: Pixel Emergency SOS accidentally shares someone’s nudes

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Published on February 17, 2025 Category: , , , , ,
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Google Pixel Emergency SOS feature
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  • A Reddit user accidentally sent a nude video to contacts after inadvertently setting off the Emergency SOS feature on their Pixel phone.
  • Once activated, the feature is able to automatically send a video recording along with other details to emergency contacts.
  • Fortunately, Google offers a few ways to prevent the same thing happening to you.

Google’s Pixel phones all come with an Emergency SOS feature, accessible via the Personal Safety app. This allows you to press the power button five times to call for help and more. Unfortunately, it sounds like this feature had embarrassing consequences for one bleary-eyed Pixel owner.

Redditor AssistancePretend668 revealed that they accidentally sent nudes to their 12 emergency contacts after unintentionally activating Emergency SOS while trying to shut down their morning alarm. The unfortunate user, who apparently slept in the buff, noted that the morning alarm turned into a “blaring siren sound” after the SOS feature was activated.



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