Apple devices make hundreds of false 911 calls from refurbishment centre

Apple devices make hundreds of false 911 calls from refurbishment centre

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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/feb/23/apple-devices-hundreds-false-911-emergency-calls-refurbishment-centre

Emergency services in California field 1,600 calls and describe hearing people talking about maintenance and repairs, but cause is a mystery

Around 20 false emergency calls a day have been made from one of Apple’s refurbishment centres since October – and it’s not clear how.