Can You Access Emergency Services by Pressing an iPhone’s Lock Button Five Times?
29 November 2017 Users of the iPhones running iOS 11 can make use of the feature but should take some precautions.
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Pennsylvania Man Arrested After Calling 911 for Conversation
31 May 2017 An Allentown man was arrested after police said he repeatedly called 911 'seeking conversation.'
Telling Siri to ‘Charge My Phone to 100%’ Summons Police
26 December 2016 Siri can do a lot of things, but she won't summon police surreptitiously in response to the command "charge my phone to 100 percent."
Will Landlines Eventually Dial 911 or Emergency Services if Left Off the Hook?
12 December 2016 Long-circulating rumors hold that phones left off the hook will eventually dial emergency services to ensure that nothing bad has happened to the caller.
In Case of Intruder, Should You Ask 911 for a Pizza?
3 February 2015 What began as a story about a domestic violence victim's purported call to 911 "for a pizza" evolved into unsubstantiated advice about calling emergency services.
