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The iPod touch cannot call 911. The iPod touch doesn't require me to have a phone contract. Not every kid needs a phone, but having an iPod touch keeps the ki
by protomyth 4y ago
The iPod touch cannot call 911. The iPod touch doesn't require me to have a phone contract. Not every kid needs a phone, but having an iPod touch keeps the kid from getting bullied by the "Blue Message" crowd.
- lotsofpulp 4y agoiPhones do not require a phone contract either. iPod touches also sent iMessages, since all you need is an Apple ID. https://support.apple.com/guide/ipod-touch/set-up-messages-iph3d039b67/ios https://support.apple.com/guide/ipod-touch/set-up-messages-i...
- protomyth 4y agoiPod touches also sent iMessages, since all you need is an Apple ID. That's why I said "having an iPod touch keeps the kid from getting bullied by the "Blue Message" crowd" - It was the device you could buy a kid and not worry about the green messages. iPhones without phone contracts can still call 911.
- lotsofpulp 4y agoSorry, I read that incorrectly.
- skinnymuch 4y agoIf jailbreaking will continue working on iOS 15, then people can do that and nuke the phone app from iPhones to prevent the 911 issue.
- cactus2093 4y agoYou're saying the most important considerations for a kid are 1. preventing prank 911 calls and 2. teaching them not to be anti-android snobs?
- protomyth 4y agoAccidental[1] or pranks by others mostly. Welcome to the wonderful world of elementary school. 1) although having had to make a 911 from Car Play, I wouldn't worry about accidents, but it was concerning how long it took to make the damn call.
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