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May 10, 2017 11:29 pm GMT
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This phone has a big red button for emergencies
Even if you're all alone, this phone's got your back.
The Doro 8020X — available in Europe and the UK — is your typical waterproof smartphone, except it's a bit more robust and potentially life-saving.
On the phone's edge is a red button—also known as an assistance button—that sends out an alarm in the form of a text message with the user's GPS location. This goes out to up to five emergency contact numbers pre-programmed into the phone.
It's an ideal phone for people who find themselves alone, in remote locations or in dangerous situations for work or other reasons. It's listed as a phone for users with an "active" lifestyle. Read more...
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