Apple Watch fall detection saves elderly woman, leads to lung cancer diagnosis
An elderly woman credits Apple Watch fall detection for saving her life by automatically calling 911 — which ultimately led to discovering she had lung cancer.
Fall detection saved Raylene Hackenworth's life. Image credit WFTS Tampa Bay
The Apple Watch is frequently credited with saving people's lives thanks to its integrated health systems like heart rate sensors and fall detection. Raylene Hackenwerth of Saint Petersburg, Florida fell hard and was nearly unconscious, but the Apple Watch dialed 911 for her.
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