Likecrash detectionon the iPhone andApple Watch, this emergency service feature is one that nobody would wish to need. But when you do need it, Apple's new solution is deeply worked out and remarkable. "We believe that this service is such an essential part of the iPhone experience ...
When Apple announced a satellite service for iPhone, it seemed like a bit of a bolt from the blue. You can send a text via a satellite if you’re in danger and have no signal, which is pretty cool. But anyone with more than one eye on this tech may have noticed that it’s been...
Apple users running aniPhone 16, 15, and 14 can access Emergency SOS services. For Android users, theGoogle Pixel 9series can utilize Satellite SOS. Notably, older iPhones and other Android devices cannot access these services. Also, you don’t need to pay for these services at present. The...
The Roadside Assistance via Satellite feature that Apple introduced for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models now works with the Verizon Roadside Assistance program, according to an updated Apple support document. As of iOS 17.2, U.S. customers that have a Verizon SIM can connect to Verizon via ...
Apple offers two years of free satellite service with all new iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 purchases. In December 2023, Apple announced that iPhone 14 users will get additional free year but it’s not clear whether the same offer will extend to the iPhone 15. Apple hasn’t said what the servi...
The Emergency SOS via satellite service built into the iPhone 14 helped Alaska State Troopers rescue a man near the Arctic Circle.
While this might eventually be in the works for the iPhone,Bloombergreports today that the initial plans for the use of satellite connectivity with Apple's iconic handset are not as ambitious. At first, the use of satellite technology on the iPhone will focus on emergency situations allowin...
Step 1: Use the iPhone's satellite connection demo You'll have more success if you test your satellite connection prior to losing service. You can do this via the satellite connection demo, which can be accessed via your phone's control center. Once there, click on the cellular button. ...
Rumors of Apple adding satellite communication support to the iPhone 14 have been bolstered by Ming-Chi Kuo's claim Apple had completed hardware development for the feature in the iPhone 13.
Apple today announced that its Emergency SOS via satellite service is being extended for an additional free year for existing iPhone 14 users. Apple originally gave new iPhone 14 owners two free years after device activation, which would have expired in November 2024. Emergency SOS via Sa...