OWNERS of the new iPhone 14 may soon be able to test a life-saving feature. The new models offer a special trick called Emergency SOS via satellite. It lets you get in touch with emergency services…
"Emergency SOS via satellite can help you connect with emergency services under exceptional circumstances when no other means of reaching emergency services are available," Apple explained.
"If you call or text emergency services and can't connect because you're outside the range of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage, your iPhone tries to connect you via satellite to the help that you need."For instance, it can take 15 seconds to send a message even in ideal conditions where you have a direct view of the sky and the horizon.And if the view is heavily obstructed, it might not be possible to send a message at all.Hold your phone naturally in your hand.
In case you need to turn left or right or move to avoid a blocked signal, your iPhone provides guidance—just follow the onscreen instructions.How does Emergency SOS via satellite work?It won't work as a feature until a newThe feature is currently only set to work in the US and Canada. If you're an international traveller visiting the US or Canada, the feature will work unless you bought an iPhone in China, Hong Kong or Macao.
The feature might also be blocked in places above 62° latitude – like very north parts of Canada and Alaska.If it won't connect, you'll get an option to send an Emergency Text via Satellite.The feature will let you notify your emergency contacts as well as emergency services – and it will share your location.
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