Published 2 years ago

iPhone 14 Reportedly Dialing 911 During Roller Coaster Rides

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The iPhone 14 has reportedly been automatically calling 911 on rollercoasters due to a feature designed to alert authorities if the user is in a car crash.

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BBC News

Rollercoaster rides trigger emergency calls from new iPhones

Users say the rides triggered the phones' crash detection system, US media reports.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

iPhones calling 911 from owners’ pockets on rollercoasters

New iPhones which can detect car crashes and notify emergency services appear confused by thrill rides

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

iPhone 14’s Crash Detection feature calls 911 on rollercoasters, report says

The “Crash Detection” feature is turned on by default in the new iPhone 14 lineup

2 years ago·India

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The Independent

iPhones are calling the police when their owners ride rollercoasters

Phone uses sensor data to activate the mode and gives users a 20-second window to stop the alarms from being sent to emergency services

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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USA Today

iPhone 14's new Crash Detection reportedly kicks in if you're on a roller coaster

The iPhone 14 and Apple Watch include a crash detection feature which may accidentally trigger when on a roller coaster, a report says.

2 years ago·United States

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Washington Times

Latest iPhone model’s crash sensors confuse roller coaster rides with severe car accidents

The sudden twists and turns of roller coasters are tripping up emergency responders, thanks to the iPhone 14's feature that will contact authorities when it senses the phone's owner has been in a car crash.

2 years ago·United States

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