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Apple Watch Dials 911, Saves New York Bicyclist's Life After Horrific Crash
The incident happened last month when Eric Zollinge was riding a Citi Bike home from his office during a torrential downpour.
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Google Could Add “Satellite SOS” Feature for Pixel Phones Soon
Multiple Google Pixel phone users have spotted a new "Satellite SOS" option under the Safety & emergency option in the Settings section. It appears between Emergency SOS and Car Crash Detection options. However, taping on the Satellite SOS does not take any action currently.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Series, Galaxy Z Fold 5 Could Get Car Crash Detection Feature: Report
Samsung Galaxy S24 series and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 might get the car crash detection feature, as per a report. A tipster has found a hidden sensor through the Tasker app and alleges that the company might be working on the feature. The One UI 6.1 build also reportedly contains a hidden app called MoccaMobile that can start and stop the sensor.
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Google Expands Pixel’s Car Crash Detection to India: Here’s How to Enable the Feature
Google Pixel phones have included Car Crash Detection since 2019, but the safety feature had been available in select regions only. Now, the search engine giant is expanding the feature to more countries, including India. Google has added India and four more nations to its list of supported regions for the Car Crash Detection feature on Pixel phone...
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'Succession' Actor Alan Ruck Crashes Truck Into Los Angeles Restaurant
Although the reason for the incident is still being investigated, detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department informed that they don't think drugs or alcohol had any role in it.
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US Man Drove Off Cliff But iPhone Saved Him. Here's How
Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite and Crash Detection feature was introduced in September 2022.
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Watch: Asteroid Explodes Above English Channel, Lights Up Night Sky
The European Space Agency (ESA) tweeted that it was "a sign of the rapid advancements in global asteroid detection capabilities!"
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iPhone 14’s Satellite-Powered SOS, Crash Detection Feature Said to Save 2 Lives
Apple’s satellite-powered SOS and crash detection feature saved two passengers who accidentally drove their car off Angeles Forest Highway in Angeles National Forest and plunged 300 feet into the canyon. California’s Montrose Search and Rescue Team posted an official update about the incident on Twitter.
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Apple iPhone 14 Crash Detection Feature Helps Man Find His Wife Before Ambulance
The Apple user described the incident in a Reddit post, saying that he was on a phone call with his wife when he heard her scream.
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Apple Rolls Out iOS 16.1.2 Update; Improves Crash Detection on iPhone 14 Series
Apple has released the iOS 16.1.2 for compatible iPhone models. The update is said to improve the crash detection feature for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro users. The Cupertino giant had recently rolled out iOS 16.1.1 update to users and included several bug fixes and improvements.
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Apple's Crash Detection Feature Repeatedly Mistakes Rollercoaster Rides For Car Crashes: Report
Apple's latest Crash Detection feature on iPhone 14 and Apple Watch is supposed to alert authorities when it detects a severe car accident. However now, the feature is getting accidentally triggered by devices on rollercoasters.
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Can iPhone 14 Detect Car Crash? YouTuber Performs Experiment To Test It
The crash detection feature in iPhone 14 automatically gets activated when the phone owner is involved in a car crash.
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iPhone 14 Series Features Upgraded HDR Gyroscope, 256G Accelerometer for Crash Detection
The iPhone 14 series comes with a new Crash Detection feature. To make this feature work accurately, Apple has equipped the iPhone 14 series with an upgraded HDR gyroscope and a 256G accelerometer.
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Google Pixel's Car Crash Detection, Other Safety Features Heading to More Android Phones: Report
Google's Pixel devices offer a car crash detection feature that uses sensors of the phone to determine if you've been in an accident with the help of location and audio. This feature could soon make its way to other Android smartphones. Crisis alerts and safety check features are also reportedly coming to non-Pixel phones.
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Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro December Feature Drop With Digital Car Key Support Rolling Out: Report
Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have reportedly started receiving the December Feature Drop update that was announced last week. It brings features like digital car key support in certain regions, Quick Tap to Snap feature, and improvements to Now Playing and Recorder. Google is also extending support for car crash detection to France, Italy, and Ta...
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Apple Watch Dials 911, Saves New York Bicyclist's Life After Horrific Crash
The incident happened last month when Eric Zollinge was riding a Citi Bike home from his office during a torrential downpour.
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Google Could Add “Satellite SOS” Feature for Pixel Phones Soon
Multiple Google Pixel phone users have spotted a new "Satellite SOS" option under the Safety & emergency option in the Settings section. It appears between Emergency SOS and Car Crash Detection options. However, taping on the Satellite SOS does not take any action currently.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Series, Galaxy Z Fold 5 Could Get Car Crash Detection Feature: Report
Samsung Galaxy S24 series and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 might get the car crash detection feature, as per a report. A tipster has found a hidden sensor through the Tasker app and alleges that the company might be working on the feature. The One UI 6.1 build also reportedly contains a hidden app called MoccaMobile that can start and stop the sensor.
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Google Expands Pixel’s Car Crash Detection to India: Here’s How to Enable the Feature
Google Pixel phones have included Car Crash Detection since 2019, but the safety feature had been available in select regions only. Now, the search engine giant is expanding the feature to more countries, including India. Google has added India and four more nations to its list of supported regions for the Car Crash Detection feature on Pixel phone...
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'Succession' Actor Alan Ruck Crashes Truck Into Los Angeles Restaurant
Although the reason for the incident is still being investigated, detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department informed that they don't think drugs or alcohol had any role in it.
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US Man Drove Off Cliff But iPhone Saved Him. Here's How
Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite and Crash Detection feature was introduced in September 2022.
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Watch: Asteroid Explodes Above English Channel, Lights Up Night Sky
The European Space Agency (ESA) tweeted that it was "a sign of the rapid advancements in global asteroid detection capabilities!"
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iPhone 14’s Satellite-Powered SOS, Crash Detection Feature Said to Save 2 Lives
Apple’s satellite-powered SOS and crash detection feature saved two passengers who accidentally drove their car off Angeles Forest Highway in Angeles National Forest and plunged 300 feet into the canyon. California’s Montrose Search and Rescue Team posted an official update about the incident on Twitter.
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Apple iPhone 14 Crash Detection Feature Helps Man Find His Wife Before Ambulance
The Apple user described the incident in a Reddit post, saying that he was on a phone call with his wife when he heard her scream.
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Apple Rolls Out iOS 16.1.2 Update; Improves Crash Detection on iPhone 14 Series
Apple has released the iOS 16.1.2 for compatible iPhone models. The update is said to improve the crash detection feature for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro users. The Cupertino giant had recently rolled out iOS 16.1.1 update to users and included several bug fixes and improvements.
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Apple's Crash Detection Feature Repeatedly Mistakes Rollercoaster Rides For Car Crashes: Report
Apple's latest Crash Detection feature on iPhone 14 and Apple Watch is supposed to alert authorities when it detects a severe car accident. However now, the feature is getting accidentally triggered by devices on rollercoasters.
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Can iPhone 14 Detect Car Crash? YouTuber Performs Experiment To Test It
The crash detection feature in iPhone 14 automatically gets activated when the phone owner is involved in a car crash.
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iPhone 14 Series Features Upgraded HDR Gyroscope, 256G Accelerometer for Crash Detection
The iPhone 14 series comes with a new Crash Detection feature. To make this feature work accurately, Apple has equipped the iPhone 14 series with an upgraded HDR gyroscope and a 256G accelerometer.
-
Google Pixel's Car Crash Detection, Other Safety Features Heading to More Android Phones: Report
Google's Pixel devices offer a car crash detection feature that uses sensors of the phone to determine if you've been in an accident with the help of location and audio. This feature could soon make its way to other Android smartphones. Crisis alerts and safety check features are also reportedly coming to non-Pixel phones.
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Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro December Feature Drop With Digital Car Key Support Rolling Out: Report
Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have reportedly started receiving the December Feature Drop update that was announced last week. It brings features like digital car key support in certain regions, Quick Tap to Snap feature, and improvements to Now Playing and Recorder. Google is also extending support for car crash detection to France, Italy, and Ta...
