Apple’s satellite SOS feature to arrive soon on iPhone 14 Series soon, Apple invests about $450 for the tech
2 years, 2 months ago

Apple’s satellite SOS feature to arrive soon on iPhone 14 Series soon, Apple invests about $450 for the tech

Firstpost  

While Apple’s Emergency SOS satellite connectivity feature is limited to the US and Canada for now, it will be rolled out to other countries, where telcos and smartphone manufacturers are allowed to establish direct, private connections to satellites. Sometime later this month, Apple will officially launch the feature that lets iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro users to connect and communicate with satellites during emergencies. Apple will officially launch their Emergency SOS Via Satellite Feature for a fee in the United States and Canada, but only after two years. Users of the iPhone 14 will be able to connect to a satellite overhead when they are without cell coverage to send a quick text message of emergency and communicate their position with loved ones.

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This Hidden iPhone Feature Could Seriously Save Your Life In An Emergency
3 months, 3 weeks ago

This Hidden iPhone Feature Could Seriously Save Your Life In An Emergency

Huff Post  

Illustration: HuffPost; Photo: Apple A new feature in iOS 18 allows messages over satellite when cellular coverage is not available. A new feature included in Apple’s latest iPhone update could be a game changer if you ever need to text someone but don’t have cell service. I could potentially see it being a subscription fee similar to current ‘international roaming’ …

Apple Might Keep SOS Satellite Feature For iPhone Users Free Forever: Here’s Why
1 year, 1 month ago

Apple Might Keep SOS Satellite Feature For iPhone Users Free Forever: Here’s Why

News 18  

Apple introduced its SOS satellite service with the iPhone 14 models last year and promised that buyers can use it for free for the next few years. After going through multiple incidents where the SOS feature has helped people avoid mishaps, it can’t be denied that the feature works and it has done a lot of good to people. The …

iPhone SOS Feature: Here's How Elon Musk Is 'Helping' Apple
1 year, 4 months ago

iPhone SOS Feature: Here's How Elon Musk Is 'Helping' Apple

News 18  

Elon Musk’s SpaceX will launch satellites to provide communications for Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite feature, which debuted with the iPhone 14 series. For those unfamiliar, Apple launched its Emergency SOS via Satellite feature with the iPhone 14 series and is expected to introduce the same feature with its iPhone 15 models launching this month. This is not the first …

iPhone users may soon get satellite-powered voice calls, internet feature: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

iPhone users may soon get satellite-powered voice calls, internet feature: Report

Hindustan Times  

After introducing the emergency SOS via satellite feature in the iPhone 14 series, Apple will now extend the service to calls and internet, too, LiveMint reported citing PCMag. The SOS feature allows users to send texts to emergency services without the need of cellular reception of WiFi. The report further added that AT&T and AST SpaceMobile are in the process …

Apple launches an SOS satellite feature to let users send for help when they're out of signal, but with some limitations
1 year, 7 months ago

Apple launches an SOS satellite feature to let users send for help when they're out of signal, but with some limitations

ABC  

With estimates that as many as 80 per cent of all triple-0 calls are made from mobile phones, it's important to be across how you can call for help when you run into trouble. Apple has launched a new emergency SOS feature for iPhone users who are out of mobile phone reception, which will use satellite technology to send for …

Apple Now Adds 6 More Countries For Its Satellite SOS iPhone Feature: All Details
1 year, 10 months ago

Apple Now Adds 6 More Countries For Its Satellite SOS iPhone Feature: All Details

News 18  

Apple is slowly expanding the reach of its SOS satellite feature for iPhone users. With this announcement, Apple now offers its SOS satellite communication feature for iPhone 14 series users in 12 countries. “Emergency SOS via satellite builds on existing features vital to iPhone users, including Emergency SOS, Medical ID, emergency contacts, and Find My location sharing, offering the ability …

After Google Map shows wrong route, iPhone 14's SOS saves two women in Canada
1 year, 11 months ago

After Google Map shows wrong route, iPhone 14's SOS saves two women in Canada

Hindustan Times  

Two women stranded in British Columbia in Canada were reportedly saved by iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature, which was launched in November 2022. Stranded with no cellular service, one of the women, who had an iPhone 14 activated the Emergency SOS via satellite and alerted an Apple help centre. The safety feature works without WiFi or cellular service …

iPhone 14's emergency SOS via satellite feature saves two women after they got lost due to Google Maps
1 year, 11 months ago

iPhone 14's emergency SOS via satellite feature saves two women after they got lost due to Google Maps

India Today  

The latest iPhone 14 does not feature any new design changes, though the smartphone internally has a couple of big upgrades. Last year, Apple introduced an Emergency SOS via satellite on the iPhone 14 series, and it seems the feature is already saving lives wherever it is available. The report claims that without Apple's emergency SOS via satellite feature, the …

iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature saves 2 lives in Canada
1 year, 11 months ago

iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature saves 2 lives in Canada

Live Mint  

Apple devices have been making the buzz for saving lives of people. In a similar incident in Canada, the Apple iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature has reportedly saved two lives stranded in the snow near McBride. She used the Emergency SOS via satellite feature and called for help activating the feature. It’s kind of thing that it potentially …

iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite rescues US man
2 years, 1 month ago

iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite rescues US man

India TV News  

Apple iPhone 14 feature "Emergency SOS via satellite" has saved a US man's life after he became stranded in a rural area. With iOS 16.1, Apple introduced Emergency SOS via Satellite feature, which allows iPhone 14 owners to contact emergency services even without a cellular or WiFi connection. In a cold, remote location with no connectivity, the man activated Emergency …

Apple iPhone 14 Satellite Connectivity Feature Now Available In These Countries: How It Works
2 years, 2 months ago

Apple iPhone 14 Satellite Connectivity Feature Now Available In These Countries: How It Works

News 18  

Apple is bringing its new SOS emergency feature via satellite connectivity to the iPhone 14 series this week. “With Emergency SOS via satellite, the iPhone 14 lineup provides an indispensable tool that can get users the help they need while they are off the grid,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “Emergency SOS via satellite builds …

Apple’s iPhone 14 satellite emergency SOS is live. You’ll hopefully never use it
2 years, 2 months ago

Apple’s iPhone 14 satellite emergency SOS is live. You’ll hopefully never use it

Live Mint  

Starting Tuesday, Apple will begin rolling out its Emergency SOS via Satellite service. All four of the iPhone 14 models, if outside of a cellular range, will now be able to send messages to emergency services via a satellite connection. A green SOS message button in the bottom right said “Emergency Text via Satellite," and a message on top of …

We tried Apple’s new SOS tool for when you don’t have cell service
2 years, 2 months ago

We tried Apple’s new SOS tool for when you don’t have cell service

CNN  

CNN Business — When Apple announced at its closely-watched September product launch event that it would soon introduce an Emergency SOS feature powered by a network of satellites orbiting above Earth, Brooklyn probably wasn’t the secluded location most had in mind for using it. On Tuesday, Apple will launch the Emergency SOS via Satellite feature for those with an iPhone …

After iPhones, Samsung Galaxy phones may get satellite connectivity feature
2 years, 3 months ago

After iPhones, Samsung Galaxy phones may get satellite connectivity feature

India Today  

Samsung will reportedly introduce a satellite connectivity feature on its Galaxy smartphones after Apple debuted it on the iPhone 14 series. Apple has restricted the satellite connectivity feature on the iPhone 14 series in the US and Canada. Apple introduced the option on the new iPhone 14 models - iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max. Similarly, …

India is ready for Apple’s satellite connectivity on iPhone 14
2 years, 4 months ago

India is ready for Apple’s satellite connectivity on iPhone 14

The Hindu  

Apple on September 7 launched the iPhone 14 series and with that came satellite connectivity on a commercial mobile phone brand. Apple has restricted the availability of the satellite connectivity feature even though India already has the technology here. “We already have satellite connectivity technology available in India,” said Suneel Kumar Niraniyan, DDG, Department of Telecommunications. The kind of antenna …

Apple iPhone 14 Satellite Connectivity: What Technology Makes It Work Without Cell Network
2 years, 4 months ago

Apple iPhone 14 Satellite Connectivity: What Technology Makes It Work Without Cell Network

News 18  

The Apple iPhone 14 launch event had a lot of hardware products that got everyone excited, but it is hard to ignore. Apple says satellite connectivity will be available for free for two years to anyone who buys any of the new iPhone 14 models, and it comes to the US and Canada for now. Apple iPhone 14 Satellite Connectivity: …

Apple unveils iPhone 14 with satellite SOS, Ultra Watch for outdoors
2 years, 4 months ago

Apple unveils iPhone 14 with satellite SOS, Ultra Watch for outdoors

The Hindu  

Apple Inc. introduced new iPhone 14 models capable of using satellites to send emergency messages and an adventure-focused Ultra Watch for sports like diving and triathlons. Apple’s iPhone 14 Plus model will have a larger screen like Apple’s iPhone Pro models but an A15 processor chip like the previous iPhone 13. The Cupertino, California-based company also showed a trio of …

iPhone 14: Apple launches new low-end model – and makes it big
2 years, 4 months ago

iPhone 14: Apple launches new low-end model – and makes it big

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Apple has launched the new iPhone 14 – and made it big. It …

Apple announces satellite emergency SOS feature for iPhone 14
2 years, 4 months ago

Apple announces satellite emergency SOS feature for iPhone 14

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Jeff Bezos’ rocket company, Blue Origin, became the subject of a federal review this fall after a group of 21 current and former employees co-signed an essay that raised serious questions about the safety of the company’s rockets — including the rocket making headlines for flying Bezos and other celebrities to space. “So we invented …

British mobile maker to launch satellite phone services next year: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

British mobile maker to launch satellite phone services next year: Report

Hindustan Times  

Stuck in bad weather or in a far-flung region with no mobile connectivity, Satellites phones are eventually the only option to communicate in these precarious situations. The upcoming iPhone 14 is expected to come with satellite connectivity whereas Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Bharti Mittal backed OneWeb program in India are already working to offer satellite communication services. However, a report …

Apple’s iPhone Pro models likely to be sold in India with one significant new feature disabled
2 years, 4 months ago

Apple’s iPhone Pro models likely to be sold in India with one significant new feature disabled

Firstpost  

Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro series will have a number of awesome features. However, the new iPhone 14 series, specifically the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max will have to disable one significant new feature. The iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max are said to have a satellite connectivity feature, that allows users to directly …

Not Just iPhones, Android Smartphone To Soon Offer Satellite Connectivity: What It Means
2 years, 4 months ago

Not Just iPhones, Android Smartphone To Soon Offer Satellite Connectivity: What It Means

News 18  

Android is not ready to sit back and let Apple take all the laurels, as the next version is confirmed to support satellite connectivity. He also mentioned that Google will have partners on board to bring satellite connectivity to Android 14, which is coming next year. He did not share if the feature support will be software-enabled, which if it …

iPhone 14 will have satellite connectivity, Apple has completed hardware tests
2 years, 4 months ago

iPhone 14 will have satellite connectivity, Apple has completed hardware tests

Firstpost  

Apple will allow iPhone 14 users to use it as a satellite phone in some areas. Apple has the hardware support for satellite connectivity, but whether the ‌iPhone 14‌ will support satellite communications depends on whether Apple and service providers and operators can settle on a business model. Mark Gurman, who’s an expert on all things Apple and has often …

Apple is apparently planning to launch a secret space network for iPhones
2 years, 8 months ago

Apple is apparently planning to launch a secret space network for iPhones

Firstpost  

Apple has been contemplating including satellite connectivity to their phones for some time now. Globalstar, An American satellite operator recently announced that they have entered into an agreement with one of the biggest tech companies in the world to build a new communications network. It is being said by tech and space enthusiasts in America that the company behind these …

Apple iPhone 13's satellite communication feature to be available in 'select markets': Report
3 years, 4 months ago

Apple iPhone 13's satellite communication feature to be available in 'select markets': Report

Firstpost  

Apple is expected to host a launch event this month wherein it is likely to launch iPhone 13 series, Apple Watch Series 7 and more. Although a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman hinted that there might be a delay in the production of the Apple Watch Series 7, it will still be unveiled alongside iPhone 13 series. He further revealed …

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