A false earthquake alert sent by Google to Android smartphones in Brazil caused widespread concern and was quickly denied by authorities. Google has since deactivated the alert system in Brazil and is investigating the incident.
In an unexpected event, Android users in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro received a false earthquake alert from Google, causing widespread concern. Google has since apologized and disabled the system in Brazil temporarily.
A false earthquake alert sent to Android devices in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro caused widespread panic and confusion. Authorities confirmed no seismic activity, attributing the alert to a technical failure in the Android Earthquake Alert System.