iPhone 14’s Car Crash Detection Still Triggering False 911 Calls, Forcing Dispatchers to Reallocate Resources Away From Real Emergencies

Despite optimizations made in an iOS 16 update in November, the iPhone 14’s Car Crash Detection feature continues to accidentally call 911 when a user may be on a rollercoaster, skiing, or doing other physical activities the device misunderstands as a car crash. The iPhone 14’s Car Crash Detection feature uses an array of sensors […]

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iPhone 14 Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via Satellite Lead Rescuers to Car That Fell Into Remote Canyon

Two people involved in a serious accident that occurred yesterday afternoon were rescued and located through new features available on the latest iPhone 14 models, including Emergency SOS via Satellite and Crash Detection. The incident took place on the Angeles Forest Highway in the Angeles National Forest in California, with a vehicle careening over the […]

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Apple's watchOS 9.2 finally delivers Automatic Track Detection and Race Routes

Apple has begun the rollout of watchOS 9.2, with the latest software update adding Automatic Track Detection and Race Routes to the wide collection of compatible smartwatches. These are both features we knew were in the pipeline – we reported last month that Apple had begun to tease upcoming smartwatch features on individual product pages – […]

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Apple : la détection d’accident d’iOS 16 est trop sensible, les pompiers réclament des changements

La détection de collision des iPhone 14 se déclenche de plus en plus fréquemment sans raison. Un petit défaut de fonctionnement qui a de graves répercussions en termes de ressources humaines et financières, comme en attestent les témoignages de plus en plus nombreux des secouristes canadiens. Un hélicoptère sur fond de montagne / Crédit : 123rf […]

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Apple Releases watchOS 9.2 With Outdoor Workout Improvements, Crash Detection Optimizations, Noise App Tweaks and More

Apple today released watchOS 9.2, the second major update to the watchOS 9 operating system that Apple launched in September. watchOS 9.2 comes more than a month after the debut of watchOS 9.1, an update that added battery life improvements. watchOS 9.2 can be downloaded for free through the Apple Watch app on the iPhone […]

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iPhone 14 : la détection d’accident se déclenche aussi par erreur sur les pistes de ski

Au lancement de l’iPhone 14, sa fonctionnalité de détection d’accident se déclenchait dans les montagnes russes. Les smartphones d’Apple sont tout aussi sensibles dans les montagnes américaines. Ils appellent les secours de manière impromptue quand leurs propriétaires dévalent les pentes. La détection d’accident est l’une des fonctionnalités les plus appréciées de l’iPhone 14. Elle est efficace, […]

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Skiers Accidentally Triggering iPhone’s Crash Detection Feature

The Crash Detection feature built into the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and new Apple Watch models is causing skiers to accidentally dial emergency services, according to Utah news site KSL. Designed to summon help when a car crash is detected, the Crash Detection feature can be activated at ski resorts, and Summit County dispatchers […]

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Apple Releases iOS 16.1.2 With Carrier Improvements and Crash Detection Optimizations

Wednesday November 30, 2022 10:09 am PST by Juli Clover Apple today released iOS 16.1.2, another minor bug fix update that comes one week after the release of iOS 16.1.1 and three weeks after the launch of iOS 16.1, an update that added support for iCloud Shared Photo Library, Matter, Live Activities, and more. The […]

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Apple Watch Ultra gains ski and snowboard workout detection

Apple’s sporty Watch Ultra just gained more workout options thanks to the third-party app Slopes. Once installed, the watch will be able to track your ski or snowboard workout and it can even identify the resort you are in. All those features, however, are limited to paying subscribers. Slopes even works with the Action button […]

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Apple Executives Offer Closer Look at iPhone 14’s Crash Detection

In a new interview, two Apple executives have offered a deeper dive into the iPhone 14‘s new Crash Detection feature, which can detect if a user has been involved in a car accident and automatically contact emergency services and contacts. During the interview with TechCrunch‘s Brian Heater, Apple’s vice president of worldwide iPhone product marketing, […]

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iPhone 14’s Crash Detection Mistaking Roller Coaster Rides for Car Crashes

The iPhone 14‘s Crash Detection feature is accidentally being triggered and therefore calling emergency services when users are riding a roller coaster rather than being involved in a real automotive accident. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, several users of the new ‌iPhone 14‌ and iPhone 14 Pro at amusement parks across the United […]

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Apple responds to why junkyard crash tests don’t always trigger iPhones’ Crash Detection

With the announcement of the iPhone 14 lineup, Apple announced that its new devices are outfitted with sensors and tech that can detect when a user has been in a car crash. The iPhone will then prompt to dial emergency services and will automatically dial if the user doesn’t respond. iPhone 14 Pro Max The […]

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Apple Responds to Video Testing Crash Detection Feature With Junkyard Vehicles

The Wall Street Journal‘s Joanna Stern recently traveled to Michigan to test Apple’s new crash detection feature on the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Ultra. In response, Apple provided some additional information about how the feature works. [embedded content] Stern recruited Michael Barabe to crash his demolition derby car with a heavy-duty steel frame into […]

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Galaxy Watch 3 update brings new watch faces, snore detection, and more

Staying true to its promise, Samsung has released a new software update to the Galaxy Watch 3. The new software brings new watch faces that the company debuted with the Galaxy Watch 5 series. The update also brings more reliable health tracking and snoring detection. The new software update with firmware version R8x0XXU1DVH4 is rolling out […]

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YouTuber Crash-Tests iPhone 14’s Crash Detection Feature – and It Works

A YouTuber has quite literally crash-tested the iPhone 14’s Crash Detection feature and found Apple’s new emergency SOS function to reliably kick into action in the event of a controlled vehicle collision. Serial gadget-smasher TechRax today published a video (embedded below) in which his team can be seen remotely controlling a driverless car containing an […]

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iPhone 14: How Crash Detection Works and How to Turn It Off

With the launch of iPhone 14 and new Apple Watch models, Apple introduced a new safety feature called Crash Detection. Keep reading to learn what it is, how it works, and how to turn it on and off. What Is Crash Detection? Crash Detection is designed to detect severe car crashes in passenger cars. If […]

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Apple Shares Video Showing How iPhone 14’s Car Crash Detection Feature Works

Apple today shared a video explaining how to use the new car crash detection feature enabled by default on all iPhone 14 models, the Apple Watch Series 8, the Apple Watch Ultra, and the second-generation Apple Watch SE. In a new support document published today, Apple says the crash detection feature is designed to detect […]

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Apple Highlights iPhone 14 Pro’s Car Crash Detection Feature and More in New Ad

Apple today shared its first ad for the iPhone 14 Pro, highlighting new features like car crash detection, the upgraded rear camera system with a 48-megapixel main lens, and an always-on display with the new Dynamic Island feature. [embedded content] “iPhone 14 Pro comes with Crash Detection, a vital new safety feature that can detect […]

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Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4 go official with AMOLED screens, fall detection, and Bluetooth calling

The Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4 we leaked last month with their specs and images have been officially unveiled by Amazfit with their pricing and availability details. These smartwatches share most of their features but come with different designs, dimensions, and weight. They also have different screens and batteries. The Amazfit GTR 4 has […]

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AirPods Pro 2 Said to Feature Upgraded H1 Chip, Find My, Heart Rate Detection, USB-C and More

The next-generation AirPods Pro could come with a long list of new features that include heart rate detection, the ability to function as a hearing aid, and a USB-C port according to a report from 52Audio. The site claims that it has received new information on the ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2, and it has used that […]

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