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technology2 years ago

Apple's iPhone Crash Detection Saves Lives in Accidental Car Crashes

Apple's Crash Detection feature, available on iPhone 14 and later models, helped a couple involved in a BMW car accident. The feature automatically called 911 and notified emergency contacts when the passenger was unable to do so. Crash Detection is also compatible with Apple Watch and can share notifications and location via SMS, making it accessible to non-iPhone users. Google Pixel 3 and later models also offer similar crash detection features, although not available on all Android phones.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple#bmw#car-accident
technology2 years ago

Apple's iPhone 14 Ads Highlight Long Battery Life and Crash Detection

Apple has released two new ads showcasing the long battery life of the iPhone 14 Plus and the Crash Detection feature of the iPhone 14 Pro. The first ad features a man driving a tractor with an iPhone 14 Plus displaying Apple Maps, emphasizing the device's longest lasting battery life. The second ad depicts a car crash test, highlighting the iPhone 14 Pro's ability to sense severe car crashes and automatically call 911. Customers interested in purchasing a new iPhone may want to wait for the iPhone 15 series, expected to launch in September, with various anticipated changes.

via MacRumors|
#advertisement#apple#battery-life
technology2 years ago

iPhone Crash Detection: The Dancing Dilemma at Bonnaroo

The recent false 911 calls at the Bonaroo festival in Tennessee, initially thought to be triggered by Apple's Crash Detection feature, were likely not caused by wild dancing. Apple's Crash Detection is designed to detect severe car crashes, and the force generated by dancing is unlikely to trigger it. The real culprit may be accidental activation of the SOS feature on iPhones, where holding the side button and volume buttons can initiate a call to emergency services. Concertgoers may not have noticed the alerts or inadvertently dialed 911 while holding their phones during the event. Disabling the automatic emergency call feature is not recommended, as it is unlikely to be the cause and may lead to forgetting to reenable it later.

via TechRadar|
#bonaroo#crash-detection#emergency-services
technology2 years ago

Apple's iPhone Crash Detection Causes False 911 Calls at Bonnaroo Festival.

False 911 calls spiked during the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee due to the iPhone 14's automatic crash detection feature mistaking dancing for car crashes. Apple offered to send representatives to help resolve the issue, but the solution was to temporarily deactivate the feature and send localized alerts, reducing the number of false 911 calls by 40 to 60%. Similar incidents have occurred with iOS before, highlighting the need for refinement in algorithms that process and analyze data.

via Gizmodo|
#bonnaroo#crash-detection#emergency-services
technology2 years ago

Apple advises against hanging up on emergency services during accidental iPhone calls.

Apple is asking iPhone users to stay on the line with emergency services if the crash detection feature unnecessarily calls for help on their behalf. The company advises waiting for a responder to answer and then specifying that assistance is not needed in cases of accidental false alarms. Apple has been attempting to address the issue of false alarms caused by the feature in recent iOS 16 updates and has also shifted some of the burden onto its customers to inform emergency responders if it was an accidental alarm. Crash detection can be disabled in the settings.

via Gizmodo|
#apple#crash-detection#emergency-services
technology2 years ago

Apple warns iPhone users not to hang up on accidental emergency calls.

Apple has updated its Crash Detection support document to direct users not to hang up if an accidental call is placed and to explain to the emergency responder that help is not required. The company has been receiving complaints about the feature accidentally triggering in non-emergency high-activity situations, such as ski resorts and amusement parks. Emergency dispatchers have been unhappy with the number of accidental calls, which wastes time and resources needed for actual emergencies. Apple has been optimizing the feature to cut down on false calls and sent representatives to observe the emergency call center in Summit County, Colorado.

via MacRumors|
#apple#crash-detection#emergency-services