Tech tips: 4 emergency iPhone features you must know about
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tech tips: 4 emergency iPhone features you must know about

India Today  

Apple devices are among the most advanced technologies. Crash detection Automatic emergency calls after your device detects a crash are supported with iPhone 14 and later, Apple Watch Series 8 and later, Apple Watch SE gen 2, and Apple Watch Ultra and later. Apple describes this feature as, if you are in a car crash, an iPhone and Apple Watch can automatically call emergency services. Notably, when emergency SOS calls are placed, the iPhone or Apple Watch will also send a message to the designated emergency contacts. Emergency SOS via satellite Apple also offers a feature to tackle real-life emergencies via satellite.

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Apple iPhone's new emergency feature rescued a man stranded in forest
1 year, 1 month ago

Apple iPhone's new emergency feature rescued a man stranded in forest

India Today  

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Apple Watch's 'Fall Detection' feature helps save two lives in US; here's how it works
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Firstpost  

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2 years, 5 months ago

iOS 16.2 to let users report unintentional Emergency SOS activations

India TV News  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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