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Google is reportedly working on a hands-free way to send Emergency SOS alerts on Android phones. The feature was spotted in the Personal Safety app, according to an Android Authority report.
It would let users send an alert and call their emergency contacts without touching the phone. At present, users need to press the power button five times to trigger SOS.
The new option could help when a person cannot reach or hold the phone. The code was found in app build version 2026.09.16.982745548 during a code check of the app. The feature is not live for users yet.
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Users may be able to start an alert by saying "Help" three times in a row. An animation found in the code suggests the app will show the steps during setup.
It also appears to show features such as location check, emergency calling, and video recording. Voice commands could be useful when a person is in danger and cannot press any buttons.
The app may also ask for confirmation before sending the alert. Users could say "cancel" to stop it or "yes" to go ahead. This step could help stop accidental triggers. The report says the feature may reach Android phones from several brands. Samsung is likely to be an exception, as it uses its own SOS system.
Google did not give any official word on the feature. Leaks from code checks often include test features. The company can change the feature before release, or drop it completely.
Users should treat the details as early information for now. Readers should wait for Google to confirm before expecting the feature on their phones.
