Keep in mind Apple’s Crash Detection function that it launched with iPhone 14 final yr? Nonetheless works. The function got here in helpful just lately for this couple concerned in a BMW on BMW automobile accident.

Based on the BMW E92 driver’s recount of the incident, a BMW E90 driver pulled out in entrance of them after they rounded a nook. See their inventive recreation of what occurred right here.

The outcomes aren’t fairly for the E92 driver’s beamer (nor the E90 driver’s beamer, presumably), nevertheless it’s good to see Apple’s Crash Detection system working.

“Received into my first automobile crash as a passenger, and medics have been stunned we walked away with just a few fractures. Thanks to the Apple SOS function for calling 911 as I used to be in a state the place I couldn’t, and notifying my emergency contacts of the state of affairs,” wrote the passenger.

Crash Detection works with iPhone 14 or later, Apple Watch Collection 8 or later, Apple Watch SE (2nd era), and Apple Watch Extremely or later. Be taught extra concerning the function from Apple right here.

The passenger concerned within the accident highlights that the function works with emergency contacts who don’t use iPhones. Each of her mother and father use Android telephones, however Crash Detection can use SMS to share the notification and placement whereas additionally notifying emergency companies.

Google Pixel 3 and later can present crash detection options as properly, though the function isn’t out there on each Android telephone.

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