People with secret ‘safe phones’ advised to turn off devices during national test of AusAlert emergency warning
Australian authorities are conducting a national test of the new AusAlert emergency system, which will trigger a loud siren on most mobile devices. Domestic violence advocates have advised individuals with hidden 'safe phones' to turn them off to avoid detection during the test.
Some older phones may not receive the AusAlert emergency warning on Monday. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Some older phones may not receive the AusAlert emergency warning on Monday. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Australia news People with secret ‘safe phones’ advised to turn off devices during national test of AusAlert emergency warning Ten-second ‘siren’ to blare on most phones on Monday as part of national test despite reservations from some states
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