Can You Disable 911 Emergency Calls on an iPhone? |
- Can You Disable 911 Emergency Calls on an iPhone?
- How to Collaborate on a YouTube Music Playlist
- How to Set an Out of Office Message in Gmail
- How to Force “Dark Mode” in Any iPhone App with Smart Invert
| Can You Disable 911 Emergency Calls on an iPhone? Posted: 14 Nov 2020 08:29 AM PST
If you're thinking about letting a younger child use an iPhone, you might worry about them accidentally calling 911. Due to federal law, you can't disable emergency calls completely, but there are ways to reduce your chances of dialing 911 accidentally. Here's how—and why 911 is required on cell phones to begin with. Why All Cell Phones Are Required to Allow Dialing 911According to United States federal law (47 CFR § 9.10), every cellular phone sold in the U.S. must be able to call 911, even if the calling phone is not subscribed to the closest available wireless network. That means even phones linked to the wrong carrier in the region or those with no SIM card can dial 911 and reach a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), such as a local emergency call center.
The reason for the rule is so anyone can reach 911 with ease from any cell phone—even an older phone that doesn't have an active cellular plan. The goal is to make 911 a universal emergency service for the entire U.S. Many other countries have similar rules as well for their emergency services. RELATED: How to Make an Emergency Call on an iPhone Tips to Reduce Accidental Emergency Misdials on an iPhoneDue to federal 911 requirements, you cannot disable the Phone app on an iPhone, even using Screen Time because then it would be impossible to dial 911 using the iPhone. But there are some techniques you can use to reduce accidental 911 calls, especially if you let a younger child use your iPhone for entertainment. Try Airplane Mode with Wi-FiWhen an iPhone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot make any outgoing calls, including emergency ones. Airplane Mode can easily be activated using its Control Center shortcut or in Settings > Airplane Mode.
Few people know this, but once an iPhone is in Airplane Mode, you can also enable Wi-Fi. That means you could turn on Airplane mode, then enable Wi-Fi and hand the iPhone to a child who can then use the iPhone to play networked games or watch streaming media. Whenever you're done—or if you need to make an emergency call—just turn Airplane mode off again. If you try to make an emergency call with Airplane Mode enabled, your iPhone will remind you to turn Airplane Mode off first. Disable Emergency SOSStarting with iOS 11, iPhones include a feature called "Emergency SOS" that allows quick access to emergency services if you press a combination of certain buttons on your device. Unfortunately, it's easy to hit these buttons by accident—or have them pressed while the phone is in a pocket or a purse. That also means a kid holding your iPhone could trigger them accidentally without realizing it. Luckily, it's easy to disable Emergency SOS in Settings. First, open "Settings," then tap "Emergency SOS."
In the "Emergency SOS" settings, turn off the switches beside "Call With Side Button" and "Auto Call."
After that, exit "Settings," and you (or whoever is using your phone) will be far less likely to accidentally call 911. Talk to Your Kids About 911Finally, if you're letting a child use your iPhone—perhaps an older model you no longer need—it's important to talk to your kids about what 911 is and how to use it. The site Verywell Family lists several good tips for introducing the concept to children aged 3 and older. With older children, it's important to explain the importance of only calling 911 in an emergency, and that if you mistakenly call 911, to stay on the line and tell the 911 center there is no emergency. That way, resources are not wasted sending an unnecessary emergency response to your location. But kids should also feel safe knowing that help is only a quick call away—on any cell phone—if they need it. Stay safe!  |
| How to Collaborate on a YouTube Music Playlist Posted: 14 Nov 2020 07:27 AM PST  We often message links to new music we discover with friends. But sharing links is cumbersome, and if the recipient doesn't open it immediately, the text can easily get lost in the shuffle. Fortunately, if you're a YouTube Music subscriber, there are collaborative playlists. On YouTube Music, you have the ability to collaborate on a playlist and allow other users to add tracks to it—similar to how you can edit a Google Doc together. To get started, make sure you have the latest version of YouTube Music installed on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Open YouTube Music and visit the "Library" tab by tapping the button in the bottom-right corner.
Select "Playlists" and create a new playlist with the "New Playlist" option.
Enter a title and set the playlist's "Privacy" setting to either "Public" or "Unlisted." Picking "Public" means anyone can look it up and access it on YouTube Music. "Unlisted" restricts its visibility to only the people who have a direct link. Hit "Create" to save your new playlist.
In the updated list, tap the three-dot menu icon to the right of the new playlist and then select "Edit Playlist."
Tap the "Collaborate" option.
On the following screen, enable the "Collaborators can add songs and videos" toggle.
Under that toggle, a new link should be now available. To invite someone as a collaborator, share this URL with them.
When they open the link, they will automatically become a member and will have the permission to add songs to it like any other normal playlist. You can add collaborators to your existing playlists too from each item's three-dot menu icon > Edit Playlist menu. By default, all your playlists are private. You will have to edit its Privacy dropdown, which is located beside the "Collaborate" button.
These settings are available on YouTube Music's website, too. The steps largely remain identical. There, visit the "Library" section, click a playlist's three-dot menu button, then select "Edit Playlist."
Under the "Collaborate" tab, switch on the "Collaborators can add songs and videos to this playlist" toggle. Hit "Done" to save the changes.
If you're not a YouTube Music subscriber, collaborative playlists are also available on Spotify.  |
| How to Set an Out of Office Message in Gmail Posted: 13 Nov 2020 10:21 AM PST
When you're out of the office, your work emails should be left firmly behind. To give you a break, you can set up out of office messages in Gmail to let people know you're away. Here's how. Set an Out of Office Message in Gmail OnlineThe easiest way to set an out of office message in Gmail is to do so from your Windows PC or Mac. You'll need to be signed in to your Google account to be able to do this. RELATED: The Complete Guide to Gmail Head to the Gmail website and click the "Settings" gear icon in the top-right corner to begin. From the "Quick Settings" menu that appears, select the "See All Settings" option.
This will take you to the Gmail settings area for your account. Scroll down to the bottom of the "General" tab until you see the "Vacation Responder" options. In certain locales, such as the U.K., this area is named "Out-Of-Office AutoReply" instead, which is what you'll see in the screenshots shown below. This is because the U.K. doesn't typically use the term "vacation" to refer to breaks away. The settings remain the same for all locales, however.
Out-of-office messages work by automatically replying to emails you receive, alerting them to the fact that you are unavailable to respond. You can set the date range that you'll be "out of office" or "on vacation" and away from your emails in the "First Day" and "Last Day" date boxes. You'll need to enable the "Last Day" checkbox if you want to enable an end date. Otherwise, Gmail will continue to send out of office messages until you disable it manually.
Once the date range is set, you'll need to set the message you want to send automatically. Provide a subject title for the email in the "Subject" box and then type a message in the "Message" box. This text box is a good place to indicate how long you'll be away from the office, for instance.
If you want to limit out of office replies to your Gmail contacts only, check the "Only send a response to people in my contacts" checkbox. This checkbox will stop you from replying automatically to people you might not know or automated emails, for instance.
Once you're ready to save and apply the out of office message, select the "Vacation Responder On" radio button or the "Out of Office AutoReply On" radio button, depending on your location. If this radio button is enabled and you're happy with your out of office message, click the "Save Changes" button at the bottom of the screen.
This will activate the out of office message you've set from 12 a.m. on the date you specified. If you set a "Last Day" value, the message will stop being sent at 11:59 p.m. on that date. Set an Out of Office Message in Gmail on Mobile DevicesYou can also set an out of office message in the Gmail app on your Android, iPhone, or iPad device. These steps will work on all mobile platforms. To start, open the "Gmail" app on your phone or tablet. Once opened, tap the "hamburger" menu icon in the top-left corner of the app.
Scroll down to the bottom of the list and then tap the "Settings" option.
In the "Settings" menu, tap the Google account you wish to add a Gmail out of office message to.
Your Gmail account settings menu will have options that are specific to your account, including out-of-office messages. To add an out of office message, tap the "Vacation Responder" or "Out Of Office AutoReply" option, depending on your locale.
You'll need to set your out-of-office message settings next. Tap the "Vacation Responder" or "Out of Office AutoReply" slider to allow you to modify the message settings.
Just like the Gmail out-of-office message settings in your desktop browser, you'll need to set how long you wish the message to be active from (and to) using the "First Day" and "Last Day" drop-down options. If you don't wish to have an end date, set the "Last Day" option to "None" instead. You'll also need to add a subject and message to send to users. If you only want to send messages to your contacts, tap the "Send to my contacts only" checkbox.
To save and apply the message, tap the "Done" option in the top-right corner.
This will enable your out of office message from 12 a.m. on the date specified in the "First Day" options. If you set an end date, the messages will stop at 11:59 a.m. on that day.  |
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