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Apple Watch: Among great tech innovations, the Apple Watch stands out for its impressive features. You may have heard about how the Apple Watch warns users about irregular heart rhythms or loud noises that can be harmful. Equipped with advanced safety features, it can assist users even in dire situations. A recent example of this comes from the United States, involving an Indian individual whose Apple Watch played a crucial role in saving him after a car accident.
Got rear ended by a car while we were at standstill in traffic, on the I-5 yesterday. the car behind was probably a total loss. (we are perfectly safe)
— kuldeep (@ku1deep) December 2, 2024
Apple watch detected that we were in a crash and auto called 911 and there was an officer on the scene with in minutes. we… pic.twitter.com/MpozBcwUTQ
Kuldeep, an Indian citizen, shared his experience on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Along with a photo of the accident scene, he described the terrifying event: "Got rear-ended by a car while we were at a standstill in traffic on the I-5 yesterday. The car behind was probably a total loss. (We are perfectly safe.) The Apple Watch detected that we were in a crash and automatically called 911. An officer was on the scene within minutes. We were able to leave in 30 minutes and got to our destination safely. So impressed by the Apple Watch and California Highway Patrol. Also thankful. Very thankful."
Kuldeep’s timely assistance was made possible by the smart detection features of his Apple Watch, which ensured help reached him promptly.
Apple Smart Watches come with cutting-edge features designed specifically for emergencies. When the watch detects a crash, it immediately acts by contacting the emergency number saved by the user. If no such number is saved, it automatically calls 911 and provides the location of the accident using GPS. This ensures that help arrives quickly.
The Apple Watch stands out for its incredible health-focused features, such as irregular rhythm notifications and the ECG app. The irregular rhythm notifications use a heart sensor to monitor pulse waves and detect unusual variations in heartbeats while the user is at rest. If the system finds signs of a possible irregular rhythm, like AFib, it sends a notification and records the details in the Health app.
The ECG app allows users to take an electrocardiogram if they feel symptoms like a rapid or skipped heartbeat or receive a rhythm alert. This valuable data can help doctors make better decisions about care. Other helpful features, like fall detection, Medical ID, and cycle tracking, enhance safety and well-being. Kuldeep’s recent experience shows how this technology can save lives during emergencies.
By combining emergency detection with health-monitoring capabilities, the Apple Watch proves to be an indispensable life-saver, especially during critical moments like accidents.