iPhone 14 Series Features Upgraded HDR Gyroscope 58196o 256G Accelerometer for Crash Detection

Apple developed advanced motion algorithms by performing crash tests. 5t5y64

Written by Siddhant Chandra, Edited by Richa Sharma | Updated: 10 September 2022 11:37 IST

iPhone 14 Series Features Upgraded HDR Gyroscope, 256G Accelerometer for Crash Detection

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The iPhone 14 will emergency services if it detects a severe car crash

Highlights

iPhone 14 can detect extreme sounds while you are driving
Its barometer can recognise the deployment of airbags
Apple used 1 million hours of real-world driving data for Crash Detection

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iPhone 14 series, launched on Wednesday at the Apple's 'Far Out' event, has been emphasised to have several life-saving features, including the much-talked-about emergency satellite services. Another such feature that has seemingly flown under the radar is its new Crash Detection system. Furthermore, all of the iPhone 14 series models are listed to feature upgraded components like a high dynamic range (HDR) gyroscope and a new high g‑force accelerometer. Apple has claimed that it used public crash data and real-world driving data to make this new feature perform as accurately as possible.

The iPhone 14 Pro Max, are listed to come with a new high g‑force accelerometer that is said to be capable of measuring accelerations and decelerations up to 256G.

The equipped HDR gyroscope can detect "drastic changes in a car's orientation." Furthermore, the barometer in iPhone 14 series handsets is programmed to detect pressure changes that might have been caused by the deployment of airbags.

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claims that, while you are driving, the microphone on the new iPhone 14 series monitors the sound levels to detect extreme sounds that are usually caused by collisions. The Cupertino company has assured s that all the sound detection processing is done on the iPhone to protect s' privacy.

To ensure that the Crash Detection feature works accurately, Apple "developed advanced motion algorithms by performing head-on, rear-end, side-impact and rollover crash tests." It has used public crash data from accidents as well. In total, this feature benefits from over 1 million hours of real-world driving data.

All of these new algorithms and handset components help the iPhone 14 series handsets in detecting severe car crashes. It then automatically s emergency services and your emergency s.

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iPhone 14 5n1q5g

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good overall performance
Great camera quality in daylight
iOS ecosystem and ease of use

Bad
Dated design and notch
Very similar to iPhone 13
Relatively slow charging
Expensive

Read detailed Apple iPhone 14 review

Display 6.06-inch

Processor Apple A15 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 16

Resolution 1170x2532 pixels

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iPhone 14 Plus 5t6q1c

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good overall performance
Great camera quality in daylight
iOS ecosystem and ease of use
Excellent battery life

Bad
Dated design and notch
Same SoC as iPhone 13 series
Relatively slow charging
Expensive

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Display 6.68-inch

Processor Apple A15 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 16

Resolution 1284x2778 pixels

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iPhone 14 Pro 261p3r

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Superb display with always-on mode
Excellent overall performance
Good battery life
All cameras take high-quality stills and video
Regular iOS updates for many years

Bad
Extremely expensive
Relatively slow charging and transfer speed
Gets warm under heavy workloads
Limited customisation for Dynamic Island

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Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A16 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 16

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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iPhone 14 Pro Max 2i1k5v

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Apple A16 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 16

Resolution 2796x1290 pixels

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