India says every phone must have a 'panic button' by 2017
India has announced new rules that require all mobile phones to have a "panic button," in order to protect women and prevent rape.
The regulations, which take force in 2017, were announced this week by India's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
Manufacturers are also required to include GPS in all phones by 2018, in order to help improve security.
Many phone manufacturers already include a panic response feature, but India does not currently have a centralized emergency call system. Because different phone numbers are required to reach police, medical and fire services, the feature has limited utility.
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