The Manchester Police Department (MPD) has responded to multiple accidental 911 calls at Bonnaroo, a music festival in Manchester, Tennessee. The MPD believes that these calls are a result of “Crash Detection Mode,” a new feature on iPhones.
Crash Detection Mode is designed to automatically call 911 if it detects that the user has been in a car crash. The feature uses the iPhone’s accelerometer and gyroscope to detect sudden changes in movement, which can indicate a crash.
However, the MPD believes that the feature is being triggered accidentally at Bonnaroo. The festival is known for its loud music and chaotic…
