Google is adding something called Emergency Location Service to Android. It will be rolling out through Google Play Services (which automatically updates in the background, so you don't have to do anything to get it). With the huge reach that Play Services has, this means that theoretically Emergency Location Service is supported by 99% of Android devices out there. However, this can't just be turned on by Google - the company first has to talk to mobile network operators and emergency infrastructure providers in each country in order to enable support. So the worldwide rollout is sure to...
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/android_gets_emergency_location_service_starting_in_the_uk_and_estonia-news-19602.php
