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Like most people, you'd want your phone to transmit location and other relevant data to emergency services as soon as possible. Time is of the essence in matters of life and death, so every second counts.
A test conducted by the Korea Communications Commission reveals that Samsung Galaxy phones had roughly 10x better response times compared to iPhones, with the latter taking much longer to transmit relevant data to emergency responders.
The report of the test conducted in 2024 highlights that the Galaxy S24 Ultra took between 1.4 to 2.4 seconds to transmit data, including location with pinpoint accuracy within 13-25 meters. The duration varied based on whether a base station, GPS, or Wi-Fi were used for transmission. On the other hand, the iPhones took around 20 seconds to respond and only provided limited location data via GPS and Wi-Fi.
Local media reports that Apple has declinded Korean authorities' request to open up its emergency location sharing to align with local standards based on its global policy and privacy concerns.
Apple's devices rely on its proprietary HELO system, with the delay being justified as a “trade-off between precision and speed.” iPhones are also limited to data sharing for five minutes only after a call as the company cites hacking and battery drain as risks.
The issue had gain traction following a stabbing incident in Seoul last month that left three people dead. Police only arrived 20 minutes after the initial call because they were unable to find the caller's precise location, because they had called emergency services using an iPhone.
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A test conducted by the Korea Communications Commission reveals that Samsung Galaxy phones had roughly 10x better response times compared to iPhones, with the latter taking much longer to transmit relevant data to emergency responders.
iPhones also limit data sharing to just five minutes after the call
The report of the test conducted in 2024 highlights that the Galaxy S24 Ultra took between 1.4 to 2.4 seconds to transmit data, including location with pinpoint accuracy within 13-25 meters. The duration varied based on whether a base station, GPS, or Wi-Fi were used for transmission. On the other hand, the iPhones took around 20 seconds to respond and only provided limited location data via GPS and Wi-Fi.
Local media reports that Apple has declinded Korean authorities' request to open up its emergency location sharing to align with local standards based on its global policy and privacy concerns.
Apple's devices rely on its proprietary HELO system, with the delay being justified as a “trade-off between precision and speed.” iPhones are also limited to data sharing for five minutes only after a call as the company cites hacking and battery drain as risks.
The issue had gain traction following a stabbing incident in Seoul last month that left three people dead. Police only arrived 20 minutes after the initial call because they were unable to find the caller's precise location, because they had called emergency services using an iPhone.
The post In matters of life and death, Galaxy phones beat iPhones by a mile appeared first on imeisource.