Text messaging has become so popular that the FCC is looking to allow people to send text messages to 911 in emergency situations. There are many scenarios where this could be beneficial. For example, if a person is hiding from an intruder they could send a text to 911 so they won’t be heard. The FCC is also looking at integrating MMS and video streaming to aid in the reporting of an emergency. Read the full story on engadget.com