The iPhone 14’s new crash detection feature has proven to be very useful in a number of situations, but it has also caused some false alarms. One example of this occurred in Cofee County, Tennessee, during the Bonnaroo music festival.
Local authorities reported a significant increase in 911 calls as many iPhones mistook festival-goers’ dancing and moshing for car crashes. There wasn’t much information available about the exact number of iPhones involved in the false positives, but it highlighted the need to further refine the crash detection feature to avoid similar incidents in the future.
Incident Detection on iPhone 14 Pro is an important safety feature for users, alerting authorities to sudden and violent movements. With this feature, if the user doesn’t respond or confirm they’re okay within 20 seconds, the phone will automatically place an emergency call.
However, in certain situations such as a concert, it may be difficult for people to notice the outgoing call, thus causing an unnecessary alarm.
On the other hand, it is interesting to note how the iPhone's satellite connectivity has recently helped save a person: a hiker with a broken leg was rescued thanks to the ability to send emergency signals via her smartphone. These examples demonstrate how technology can be used to ensure safety and safeguard people's lives in dangerous situations.
Article published on 30 June 2023 - 15:45
