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May 10, 2017 11:29 pm GMT

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.

SEE ALSO: The successor to the best phone you've never heard of comes this summer

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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