The iPhone 14 lineup, including the iPhone 14 Pros, has an exclusive feature called Emergency SOS via Satellite. Users can use this feature to send SOS texts even when cellular signals are lost.
The company’s mission is to give users peace of mind by ensuring that assistance is available even in the most remote locations on the planet. This is a quick rundown of how this life-saving feature works.
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It’s not uncommon for people who enjoy travelling to become stranded, whether as a result of a car accident on the road, getting lost in the woods, or a hiking trip gone wrong. Most of these situations have been fatal due to a lack of network connectivity and no way to call for help.
In the conditions mentioned, the user can send a short emergency SOS text message with location data to nearby rescue facilities using Apple’s iPhone 14. The iMessage app now supports three methods of texting: internet, SIM, and Emergency SOS via satellite. By selecting the third option, the user will be taken to a screen with five options for declaring an emergency.
You have the option of selecting a vehicle problem, an injury, a crime, being lost or trapped, or a fire. Following the prompts will result in an intuitive graphic interface on the new iPhone 14 model. It will direct the user on how to position the iPhone for a successful satellite handshake. It must have a clear view of the sky to function.
The message will be relayed directly to rescue services or via Apple Relay Center support by satellite. The notice’s contents could include the situation, the phone’s remaining battery life, and its location. If the user switches places, the company can keep the rescuers in sync.
Text messages sent via satellite can take some time to process; Apple recommends keeping them brief. The service will be available in November. It will initially be available only in the United States and Canada. Each user will be able to use this service for free on their iPhone for the first two years, after which charges will apply.
