Apple recently unveiled the new iPhone 14, debuting a range of changes and upgrades over the previous-generation smartphone. Highlights include a new 6.7-inch screen size and a list of camera upgrades, as well as a new crash detection feature.
According to Apple, the iPhone 14 is equipped with a new dual-core accelerometer that can detect G-force measurements up to 256Gs, as well as a new high dynamic range gyroscope. With his equipment, iPhone 14 can now detect when a “severe” car crash occurs, and in response, automatically dial emergency services should the user be unconscious and unable to do so themselves.
With the debut of the Apple iPhone 14 and standard crash detection functionality, the question is will GM customers decide to cancel their subscription to OnStar?
For those readers who may be unaware, OnStar is a subscription-based communications service that offers, among other things, Automatic Crash Response. This feature utilizes built-in vehicle sensors to detect when a crash occurs, connecting passengers to an OnStar Advisor who can then notify first responders about the vehicle location and likelihood of serious injuries, as well as provide medical assistance until help arrives.
Of course, OnStar provides several other services as well, such as roadside assistance, stolen vehicle assistance and more, which may persuade OnStar subscribers to keep their subscription, even after purchasing a new Apple iPhone 14. Then again, new Buick and GMC buyers will receive OnStar regardless, as a three-year OnStar & Connected Services Plan is included as standard with new Buick and GMC vehicles going forward. For those readers who may have missed it, the plans cost between $905 and $1,500 depending on the trim level, with the cost integrated into the vehicle MSRP.
Indeed, with in-vehicle technology expanding at an ever-quickening pace, it’ll be interesting to see how consumers respond to these new features. In the meantime, remember to subscribe to GM Authority for more GM technology news, GM safety news, GM OnStar news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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Ya, this is brilliant, every time somebody drops their phone Police, Firefighter and EMS will be surrounding me.
I don’t know about the Apple implementation, but the Google one starts a 60 second countdown that’s kind of hard to miss.
If you aren’t responsive, then it calls 911.
At least you will not be dropped from service because GM refuses to upgrade a single component, just emagin hom many customers onstar could have retained by making available new onstar boxes to replace the ones with 3G technology instead of just shutting them off and hoping they would buy a new car to remain on the onstar system
I 200% concur with Jerry! I’ve been a loyal On-Star customer ever since I bought my new 2012 Chevy Sonic back in December of 2011. But I won’t download their app to replace my telematics after December this year. I can’t understand why On-Star doesn’t offer the option of upgrading to LTE? So after 2G/3G is switched-off, Good-Bye On-Star!
You can’t understand why they want you to buy new vehicles?
I guess it’s a mystery.
Well, if they’d quit discontinuing the model of their cars, I might buy a new Sonic. I love my current one and I don’t want to replace it unless it’s with new one. But now that won’t happen, especially since my Sonic has a 6-speed manual transmission and I don’t want to drive an automatic. At 63, this will probably be my last car.
I think you’ll be around longer than your current Sonic, hopefully! You’re not that old.
Won’t change the OnStar subscriptions at all since the only people who have a subscription are elderly people who got it tacked on by a shady dealer.
Isn’t onstar now a mandatory purchase item? Hmm wonder why.
No, emergency assistance is not a mandatory purchase item. The remote key fob is. They are different plans.
This is what the configurator shows, so sounds like emergency service is included. For $1500, I would hope it is included.
“Receive 3 years of the OnStar and Connected Services Premium Plan, including the Connected Vehicle Plan1 and the OnStar Safety & Security Plan2
Connected Vehicle Plan includes connectivity for available In-Vehicle apps, Remote Access Plan and In-Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot data
OnStar Safety & Security Plan includes access to the OnStar Guardian App3, Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Roadside Assistance, and Stolen Vehicle Assistance”
My Pixel already does this. But anyway to answer the question, “Will this affect OnStar subscriptions?” the answer is obviously, “No”.
Because they are going to make you subscribe and bake it into the price anyway.
The implementation on GM forcing onstar plan for some of its brands should have been done better as standard 2023 model feature and thus avoid customer confusion..
As for Apple new feature impacting onstar penetration rate : No it will not ..
This will definitely offer an alternative to those of us affected by the “2G Network Sunset” for 2015 and older GM vehicles at the end of 2022 when we lose OnStar services.
I will never buy another GM vehicle if I have to pay for OnStar.
Good news! You don’t have to pay for it. It’s included with the purchase of the vehicle.
Yup it’s free because they raised the MSRP up to $1500 to cover the cost of including OnStar.
I think Apple has a better chance of making and selling a car than GM does of selling overpriced underperforming Onstar’s technology.