Suamico Fire Department experiences surge of false alarms due to iPhone crash detection feature.

The Suamico Fire Department in Wisconsin is facing an increase in false emergency calls triggered by the crash detection feature on newer iPhones and Apple Watches. This feature automatically notifies emergency services when it detects a potential crash. Recently, all five calls made in two weeks were false alarms from phones dropped or left behind. Fire officials encourage users to adjust their settings to reduce unnecessary emergency responses.

October 16, 2024
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