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Dispatchers in Utah told a local news outlet they've seen an uptick in accidental 911 calls from skiers due to Apple's crash-detection technology.
A new iPhone update is causing false emergency calls, resulting in fire departments responding to crash scenes that are nonexistent. On Monday, the Suamico Fire Department posted on Facebook ...
Crash Detection has triggered during roller coaster rides because devices have mistaken the rides' sudden stops for car crashes. [12] [13]In Minnesota in early 2023, emergency responders in multiple counties reported receiving calls triggered by Crash Detection where no emergency existed, including several from snowmobile riders.
Accidental emergency calls are even more likely if the user has programmed the emergency number into the phone's contacts or speed dial. [13] To make matters worse, some phones make it easier to call the emergency services when the keypad is locked than it would be otherwise. An example of this is a soft key programmed to make an emergency call ...
iPhone 14 users say the feature has been triggered at various amusement parks throughout the country. Some iPhone 14s are calling 911 on roller coasters. Here’s how you can prevent it
Verified for iOS 9.3 and later. 1. Double press the Home button or swipe up and hold. 2. Swipe up on the image of the app. 3. Re-launch the app and attempt to reproduce the issue.
Emergency text messaging services are a technology that enables emergency call operators to receive text messages. [1] Its use is encouraged for people with hearing impairment or who have trouble speaking; it can also be used for situations when calling may pose a safety risk, such as a home invasion or domestic abuse. [ 2 ]
The Des Moines Police Department asked the public on Thursday to use cellphones to reach emergency services. A landline outage is affecting 911 calls.