The New iPhone 14 Can Save Your Life in a Car Crash

The new iPhone 14 is out, and it's got a whole bunch of new features that are sure to get people talking. One of the most interesting—and potentially life-saving—new features is the iPhone's ability to detect when you've been in a car crash and automatically call for help. Here's how it works.

 How the New Feature Works

The new feature is made possible by the iPhone's built-in accelerometer and gyroscope. These sensors are constantly monitoring your movements and can detect when you've experienced a sudden, sharp change in velocity—like what would happen in a car crash. When this happens, the iPhone will automatically place a call to emergency services and send them your location.

In addition to calling for help, the new feature will also send a text message to your emergency contacts letting them know that you've been in an accident and providing your location. This way, even if you're unable to make a call yourself, help will still be on its way.

The Importance of This Feature

This new feature has the potential to save countless lives each year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were over 6 million car crashes in the United States in 2018 alone. And while not all of these accidents are serious, many of them result in injuries—some of which can be life-threatening.

By automatically calling for help when it detects a car crash, the new iPhone 14 could help reduce the number of serious injuries and fatalities resulting from car accidents. And that's something we can all get behind.

The new iPhone 14 is out, and it's got a whole bunch of new features that are sure to get people talking. One of the most interesting—and potentially life-saving—new features is the iPhone's ability to detect when you've been in a car crash and automatically call for help. Here's how it works.