Tag: SOS

Apple announces that iPhone 14 will get another year of free SOS satellite connectivity feature. This extends free period for iPhone 14 models to three years. iPhone 15 models are not getting this extension at this time.

Apple Newsroom: Apple extends Emergency SOS via satellite for an additional free year

References:

• Apple extends free period for iPhone 14 satellite features
• iPhone 14 Users Get Free Emergency SOS via Satellite for Another Year

Man in Alaska used iPhone's Emergency SOS feature to get help while being stranded in cold weather. Apple's response center contacted local rescue teams. Man was found and rescued without injuries.

There are some limits to this feature too. Not all latitudes provide access to satellites.

Apple says that satellite connectivity might not work in places above 62° latitude, such as northern parts of Canada and Alaska, and Noorvik and Kotzebue are close to 69° latitude. 

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Reference: Apple's iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature Saves Stranded Man in Alaska

Apple publishes press release announcing availability of satellite SOS feature.

Feature is now available for US and Canada users. Other countries to follow next month.

Emergency SOS feature allows to send location or text message in case when there is no cellular coverage. Feature is available for iPhone 14 models.

Apple Newsroom: Emergency SOS via satellite available today on iPhone 14 lineup

References:

• iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via Satellite Rolling Out Today to Customers in the U.S. and Canada
• iPhone 14's Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature to Expand to France, Germany, Ireland, and the UK Next Month
• Here's How to Share Your Location via Satellite With Find My
• Here’s how to test iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite before you actually need it
• Here's a Closer Look at the iPhone 14's Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature Available Today
• Apple Demonstrates Emergency SOS via Satellite in Ad as Feature Launches
• Testing Apple's New Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature