Apple Watch’s new auto-911 calls after falls may tumble into legal trouble

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Late last week, Apple released more details about how (with certain opt-in settings) the Apple Watch Series 4 will contact emergency services if the watch detects that you’ve had a hard fall.

Before actually contacting first responders, the Apple Watch will try to give numerous urgent alerts: tapping the wearer on the wrist, sounding an alarm, and also displaying a visual alert.

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Source: Ars Technica – Apple Watch’s new auto-911 calls after falls may tumble into legal trouble