Coverage dated October 9, 2022

iPhone 14 crash detection feature reportedly dials 911 from roller coasters

Headline from FOX 6 Milwaukee

False alerts have reportedly been sent from passengers riding a roller coaster at the Chicago-area Six Flags Great America.

FOX 6 Milwaukee's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

9 articles, oldest first.

Breitbart News
Wasting First Responders' Time: Apple's 'Crash Detection' iPhone Feature Calls 911 on Rollercoasters (opens Breitbart News)
Published Oct 9, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
The Apple iPhone 14's new "Crash Detection" feature, which is supposed to call authorities when it detects that someone has been in a car accident, has been calling 911 when unsuspecting users are enjoying rollercoaster rides at theme parks.
Howtogeek
You Need to Turn Off iPhone Crash Detection on Roller Coasters (opens Howtogeek)
Published Oct 9, 2022
Howtogeek's feed description
One of the most important additions to the iPhone 14 lineup, and the new Apple Watch range, is car crash detection. It can be a life-saving feature when it works, but right now it’s flooding 911 call centers with calls from riding roller coasters.
FOX 6 Milwaukee
iPhone 14 crash detection feature reportedly dials 911 from roller coasters (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)
Published Oct 9, 2022
FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description
False alerts have reportedly been sent from passengers riding a roller coaster at the Chicago-area Six Flags Great America.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.