If you want to try the service out for yourself, Apple added in a built-in demo mode that lets you connect to a satellite without calling 911. How to use Emergency SOS via Satellite on the iPhone ...

But the iPhone 14 or new Apple Watch you might have on you while skiing can apparently activate Crash Detection by mistake. If that happens, the devices might place an automated call to 911 ...

If you have a problem with your Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or any other Apple device, let us know about it and we’ll try to help by responding with a Mac 911 column. You can also ask us ...