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I didn't even realize Qualcomm removed the built in FM radio from their chips. Huh.

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[–] thantik@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (6 children)

All cell phones have emergency alert capabilities. They don't need a connection to the normal service tower, it uses any tower in the area that is available, and emergency broadcasts are put out and tested all the time. If you live in the USA, you'll likely get one today at 2pm even...

[–] joshhsoj1902@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

The emergency alert system isn't meant for informational updates.

Using it to broadcast updates on when power is going to be restored isn't what it's meant for

[–] thantik@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It's granular. It CAN be used for that. It's used for Amber alerts already. Easy enough to make additional categories.

[–] joshhsoj1902@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Here in Canada it isn't granular, every alert is sent at the "presidential" level

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