iOS 13.5 introduces some useful features and makes changes and extensions – including the emergency pass.
Apple has made an interesting and, above all, useful change in iOS 13.5 and watchOS 6.2.5 that relates to the emergency passport. Users can now choose whether to share it directly with the emergency services when using the SOS function. The function is useful in that the first aid team could immediately receive relevant data about the patient, including information about allergies, medications and more. The description states:
Function must be activated manually
iPhone and Apple Watch can automatically send the information in your Medical Card to the emergency responder who answers your call.
This can speed up the process of getting the care you need.
The feature can be activated within the iOS settings in the Health section. All you have to do is open and edit the emergency pass. Apple According to the company, in the event of an emergency, the location and the emergency ID will be transmitted in fully encrypted form, provided the function has been activated beforehand. However, this also requires that the Emergency Calls & SOS function is activated in the iOS settings under Privacy - Location Services. You can find further new features in iOS 13.5 below.
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