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AusAlert
Coverage of AusAlert in the Nexus archive.
- People with secret ‘safe phones’ advised to turn off devices during national test of AusAlert emergency warning
A national test of Australia's AusAlert emergency warning system will sound a ten-second siren on most phones despite state government reservations. People with secret 'safe phones' for personal safety are advised to turn off devices for 24 hours after the test. Eligible devices include specific iPhones, Apple Watches, and Android models.