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FTorrez81 OP t1_it1z2si wrote

I had the phone for about a week when I was involved in a T-bone crash that left me momentarily unconscious and disoriented. The phone detected the crash and automatically called 911 on my behalf.

What I also didn’t realize is that it sent out automated texts to my emergency contacts (one of whom is my mom) with my location info included.

This is how she was able to find out which hospital I was taken to. I was unable to call her and tell her.

This is honestly an amazing feature. I love it.

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Skylantech t1_it2jk6d wrote

I never knew that it would send periodic updates about your location. That's actually pretty sweet and definitely will most certainly provide me with some peace of mind in the event of an emergency which I hope never happens. -Knocks on wood-

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Glad you're doing well and could share OP!

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FTorrez81 OP t1_it32kz0 wrote

Yeah I forgot to mention that part! It sent out updates and ultimately the last update was when I was at the hospital and that’s how she was able to find me.

Thank you! I was pretty banged up, but I’m doing better and will make a full recovery

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awol93 t1_it50bq0 wrote

Absolutely amazing. Sorry this happened to you but thank you for sharing.

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m_sonette t1_it69zr5 wrote

Glad to hear you’re okay — wishing you best recovery! Thanks for sharing.

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Amazing_Trace t1_it2y4tm wrote

is this the emergency contact in your apple health app or...?

My dad is a very very distracted driver but he won't listen to us or take care of his health so I bought him an iphone 14 pro and the new watch so we could monitor stuff like this. What do I need to do on his phone that we would be informed in case of a fall or crash not just emergency services?

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Davideer t1_it2zh5w wrote

Yes, go to health app, click the profile icon in top right of screen on main page. Click Medical ID, then EDIT, then add emergency contacts. You can also add his health information for first responders to see (medications, blood type, allergies, etc.)

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Gnisha t1_it3jw7n wrote

First Responders will not be checking your phone to see your medications, blood type, etc. It just wont happen. They don't have time.

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Davideer t1_it3k9kk wrote

You can enable “share during emergency call” and your phone will automatically send the information to emergency services.

They could potentially have the information before they even arrive

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kalshassan t1_it5kdyr wrote

We do have time. We will be checking. We do check. Please fill in the emergency information on your cell phones

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Frognificent t1_it6ifc9 wrote

Boutta say, if I’m ever fucked up and unable to talk and no one’s immediately there to tell doctors shit, they gotta check my emergency information - best case they think I’m just a junkie hopped up on amphetamines, worst case they accidentally fuckin’ kill me. ADHD and penicillin allergy. You can bet your ass I got that in my emergency info.

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moondust574 t1_it5yz6w wrote

>We do have time. We will be checking. We do check. Please fill in the emergency information on your cell phones

Honestly for some people they will be checking. Older people, super young people, people with suspected conditions, there are all sorts of cases where this information can be utilized.

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Creepy_Chipmunk2353 t1_it2zc08 wrote

go to phone app, then select «contacts” tab, then find someone you would like to add as an emergency contact, click his name, scroll down and at the bottom you will see an option “add as an emergency contact”

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TacoChowder t1_it3pbao wrote

You can also set up sharing in the health app for the stuff it track there. Idk how much you want to monitor him, but

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incognitoshadow t1_it3abk5 wrote

No, that's just the SOS via Satellite. the emergency contacts thing has been a feature for a while now

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8Yoongles t1_it3bkqk wrote

i’m talking about the crash detection

edit: my bad, genuinely thought it was gonna be a paid feature too.

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Amazing_Trace t1_it39mtw wrote

yeh im sure it will be like 5 bucks a month or whatever but considering i spent 1.5k to upgrade devices it should be worth it 🥹

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iamjive t1_it3n9f1 wrote

Interesting that it came through as a text message to your mom and not iMessage since you both have iPhones. I wonder why.

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PingPong1216 t1_it4fokd wrote

Data might have been off and it could have defaulted to SMS instead. Or apple has it set to only SMS during emergencies

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cringes-orange t1_it4n8mj wrote

It’s amazing, but I heard there’s a bug where it’s doing this when people ride roller coasters with their iPhone 14s. So it’s amazing but still has a few quirks unfortunately. But I’m sure they can fix these bugs in time.

Mac Rumors

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catsloveart t1_it5bmk4 wrote

you should reach out to apple. perhaps they have a program to replace your iphone or something in exchange that they can use your collision for advertising.

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tta82 t1_it6s4jx wrote

What a really stupid suggestion.

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catsloveart t1_it71atb wrote

a number of manufacturer of safety equipment do that. sometimes they just give you a free replacement.

for example ACR Resqlink makers of PLB for boaters has such a program. they use your testimonial for advertising.

a number of helmet manufacturers for skaters and bikers just give you a replacement helmet if yours was damaged in a crash. no testimonial needed.

for a time an automatic helmet airbag maker Hovdig had just supplied you a recharge kit if you were in an accident.

its not unheard of practice. but it seems like you didn’t know of it.

now i admit i don’t know if apple does this. but the nice thing to do is to suggest the possibility, to inquire with apple. especially since they do use people’s testimonials where they were saved because of the crash detection feature of the apple watch.

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tta82 t1_itbbl8a wrote

Ok 1. Why do you think the phone is even damaged? 2. Do you think Apple didn’t test this for years before it went to market? 3. They do not want to “brag” about harm coming to people. That’s even clear from their advertisement where they constantly say we hope you never use this feature. 4. Apple is NOT a safety gear manufacturer and therefore you will NOT get a new phone when you crash with your car. Lol. Just think about it for a moment how ridiculous that is. Just get Apple Care+ and be done with it.

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catsloveart t1_itbru39 wrote

meh. seems like you just want to argue over nothing.

do you need a little validation? or a hug? its probably a hug.

so here goes.

you have value cause you are a human being.

and here is my offer of a hug

(つˆ0ˆ)つ

 

this is you before

( ಠ_ಠ)

this is you, your after the validation and hug

( ಠᴗಠ)

now that you feel better. may there rest of your day be full of fun, cheer, and candy.

(っ˘ڡ˘ς)

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tta82 t1_itbrz9s wrote

Lol. I don’t know what’s wrong with my simple POV that it’s not a smart advice you offered in the first place and provided sound reasoning.

Here is a hug for you 🤗

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5256chuck t1_it561p2 wrote

Glad you survived! The iPhone did, too. Two tough hombres!

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Ruby0122 t1_it69n5p wrote

Amazing..This is undoubted an excellent funtion!

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lazergator t1_it3jnmj wrote

It’s ridiculous that they’re locking this potentially life saving technology behind their newest model

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Alvpin t1_it3omqd wrote

What?
Are you aware that the internals of the iPhone 14 Pro have been updated to allow this kind of technology? Like the accelerometer, gyroscope and even more precise GPS to better calculate the changes produced by the impact in an accident event.

Chances are older iPhones wouldn't be precise enough.

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did_gasha_singletap t1_it4vdm6 wrote

It’s not, what’s ridiculous is they plan on charging for this life saving technology

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Clean_Picture4289 t1_it2qhaw wrote

Except when it gose off on a roller coaster lol

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XPGamingYT t1_it2yux1 wrote

don't bring your phone on a roller coaster or dismiss the crash detection message after the ride

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Gnisha t1_it3k4qo wrote

This is how you know the feature wasn't properly tested. Having crash detection going off on a roller coaster is dumb.

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