The simple Siri prank that's getting iPhone owners in SERIOUS trouble
THIS online prank is causing some SIRI-ous problems.
Asking Apple's voice-assistant Siri about the terrorist attacks in New York City back in 2001 can quickly end with a call from the cops.
It appears that Siri mistakingly believes "9/11" is a mispronunciation of 911 – or "nine one, one" – the emergency services number in the United States and Canada.
Talking to Siri on an iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch about the al-Qaeda attacks launches a call to the US or Canadian emergency services.
When you say 9/11 to Siri, her response is hilarious
An alarming prank has been sweeping the web this week – trying to trick people into making the emergency phone call.
"When you say 9/11 to Siri, her response is hilarious," one message read.
Or another: "Say 9/11 into Siri and you'll be amazed."
Police in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada reported hundreds of dud 911 calls last weekend alone.
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One of the issues being face by police is whenever you place a 911 call, the emergency services' protocol mean they always have to get back in touch – especially if you hang up the phone during the call.
This is placing a huge strain on services and means life-saving calls may not get through.
The Canadian cops issued a statement, saying: "We are fortunate, so far, that there haven’t been real 911 emergencies where help has been delayed.
"Please, choose to be a good citizen and DON’T ask Siri about 9/11."
