The false-positive emergency calling problem isn't just one affecting iPhones, as it seems that the same thing is happening on Android, delayed by the fragmented nature of Android update rollouts.Apple
The false-positive emergency calling problem isn't just one affecting iPhones, as it seems that the same thing is happening on Android, delayed by the fragmented nature of Android update rollouts.
Apple devices like the iPhone and the Apple Watch have features built in to automatically call for help if the user is involved in a car accident, a fall, or a number of other situations when they may not be able to place the call themselves. However, while useful, there have been instances where the iPhone believes something has happened, with the false positive resulting in a phone call to emergency services that's not actually needed.It turns out that Android has the same issue.

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