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flag An Australian man died after his old Samsung phone couldn’t reach emergency services, sparking calls for better phone safety rules.

flag A man in Australia died after his outdated Samsung phone failed to connect to the country’s emergency number, Triple Zero (000), during a medical crisis. flag The device, too old to support emergency calling, prevented him from seeking help, and authorities were only alerted hours later when neighbors noticed his absence. flag The incident has raised concerns about older phones’ reliability in emergencies and prompted TPG, the customer’s provider, to urge users to update their devices. flag Calls are growing for better public awareness and potential regulations ensuring all phones can access emergency services.

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