Key Points
Apple introduced crash detection feature with iPhone 14 series at its Far Out event in September 2022..
The feature automatically detects a severe car crash, enabling them to seek help from emergency services...
According to a report by the New York Post, Apples crash detection feature caused chaos at the Bonnaroo music and art festival..
It's likely that these calls are a result of 'Crash Detection Mode', a new feature on Apple iPhones..
According to a Apple support page, crash detection is designed to detect severe car crashessuch as front-impact, side-impact, and rear-end collisions, and rolloversinvolving sedans, minivans, SUVs, pickup trucks, and other passenger cars..
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