The sharp jolts of rollercoasters have been confusing the iPhone 14's crash detection feature and triggering false alarms
The crash detection feature on Apple's newest phone is leading to false-alarm calls.The iPhone 14's new crash detection feature has been calling emergency services after mistaking the sharp movement of rollercoasters for car accidents.
Apple's latest smartphone features motion sensors which are triggered by sudden changes in speed or direction - prompting the device to call 999. The phone will display an alert and call emergency services after 20 seconds, in case the user is unconscious our can't reach their device. But the safety feature appears to be confused by the twists and turns of being on a rollercoaster and is calling first responders from people's pockets.
Theme park blog Coaster 101 said signs have been put up in Dollywood, Tennessee, saying: “Cell phones and other devices should not be brought aboard any attraction.may activate their emergency call function.Since the iPhone 14 went on sale, the 911 dispatch center near Kings Island amusement park has received at least six phones calls saying:Except, the owner was just on a roller coaster.
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