Incident 463: Apple Devices Mistook Skiing Activities, Dialed False Distress Emergency Calls
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Skiers and snowboarders carrying Apple Smart watches have triggered a “dramatic increase in unintentional 911 calls,” according to the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office.
“Last Saturday, nearly 30% of our 911 calls were unintentional 911 calls …
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FRISCO, Colo. — On a recent sunny Sunday morning, following a night of fluffy snowfall, tens of thousands of skiers flocked to the resorts of Summit County. Just minutes after the lift lines opened, sirens began blaring in the 911 emergency…
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Skiers and snowmobilers hitting the bumpy trails in North America have been triggering emergency calls to local responders, thanks to a safety feature programmed into the newest iPhones and Apple watches.
The iPhone 14 and Apple Watch 8, bo…
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