Apple wants iPhones to detect car crashes, auto-dial 911


Apple Inc plans next year to roll out a product feature called ‘crash detection’ for iPhones and Apple Watches, according to documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal and people familiar with the feature. — Photo by Damir Kopezhanov on Unsplash

Beginning next year, iPhone users in the US who are in a car accident could have their phone dial 911 automatically.

Apple Inc plans next year to roll out a product feature called “crash detection” for iPhones and Apple Watches, according to documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal and people familiar with the feature.

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