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Driving could be fun and relaxing but, at the same time, unpredictable and dangerous. Your car might suddenly lose grip, or another car might hit you while you drive in your lane. And if the speeds were too high, your life might even be in danger after the crash.
Well, with its new Apple Watch Series 8 and iPhone 14, Apple also just introduced a new feature called Crash Detection, and according to the company, its new Emergency function can save your life.
According to Apple, if you experience a severe car crash, the Apple Watch Series 8 and the iPhone 14 will detect the impact and, after 10 seconds, will automatically notify your emergency contacts and provide them with your current location.
But how can the Apple Watch Series 8 and the new iPhone detect a car crash? Well, Apple's new smartwatch and iPhone have two new motion sensors: an improved 3-axis gyroscope and a high-G-force accelerometer. According to the tech giant, the accelerometer can measure up to 256 G's and has a four times faster sampling rate — over 3,000 times a second. All this enables it to detect the precise moment of the impact. And when you combine the new sensors with, as Apple stated, an "advanced sensor algorithm," you get the Crash Detection feature.
Apple's new emergency function detects crashes in cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks. According to the company, it runs and processes data only when you are driving and around the time of a possible accident. Furthermore, the entire information gets processed on your devices, so Apple doesn't collect it on its servers.
In its announcement, Apple stated that it studied years of reports made at state-of-the-art crash test labs and that its algorithm has been trained on over 1 million hours of real-world driving and crash data.
(AT&T) iPhone 14 Pro: get at Walmart for $21.64/mo
You can buy the iPhone 14 Pro AT&T-locked from Walmart. Prices start at $21.64/month for 36 installments. The device comes with 256GB of storage in Gold.
iPhone 14 from Apple: save $40-$620 with a trade-in
You can buy the new iPhone 14 at Apple, where the device is sold at its regular price. If you wish to save, opt for a trade-in. Trade-in discounts vary between $40 and $620, depending on what device you trade in and its condition.
AT&T iPhone 14 (256GB) at Walmart: save 23% right now
The iPhone 14 is now available to order with a carrier plan from AT&T Walmart. Prices for this device start at $21.64/month for 36 installments. The phone comes with 256GB of internal storage space in Midnight.
Verizon iPhone 14 Plus: get it for FREE with a new line
Get the iPhone 14 Plus for $00.00/mo with Verizon. This offer requires a new line activation and a select Unlimited plan. Your savings will be applied over 36 months.
The bigger version of the Watch SE (2022) is also available to order at Amazon. Right now, the GPS wearable arrives at a 22% cheaper price. Don't miss out.
Preslav Mladenov is a News and Affiliate Content Writer at PhoneArena who started on his tech journalism journey in December 2021. With persistent knack for finding the best deals out there, he swiftly became a pivotal Affiliate Content Writer, guiding readers towards significant savings on a plethora of gadgets, including smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, Bluetooth speakers, and headphones. Mladenov's deep-seated knowledge of mobile tech, paired with a rich background in sales, empowers him to unearth the finest deals on the web.
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