Apple iPhone crash detection triggers false 911 calls from skiers in Colorado
Apple's crash detection feature on iPhone 14 and Apple Watch automatically calls 911 when it detects a sudden stop, but on ski slopes it misinterprets falls as car crashes. Dispatch centers in Colorado ski towns received dozens of false calls daily, diverting resources from real emergencies. Apple acknowledged the issue and said it is working on a fix, but the problem persists.
- Date it happened
- 2022-12-01
- Organisation involved
- Apple Inc.
- Product, system or model
- Crash detection and fall detection on iPhone 14 and Apple Watch
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