Apple’s latest iOS 16 update includes optimizations for car crash detection

The company is calling out two key updates in its patch notes, one of which is an improved compatibility with wireless carriers.

There have been issues with accidental activations since the feature launched. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Crash Detection can be used to alert emergency services if it thinks you have been in a car crash, but it can also be used to warn people not to ride on roller coasters. We have asked Apple if it can clarify if the update addresses the mistaken alert, based on the vague patch notes.

If the feature is included in the publiciOS 16.2 release, the reports could help Apple cut down on accidental notifications.