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There’s a new iPhone feature and it could save many lives
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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TheiPhone 14range was released a few months ago, and despite someissues with availabilityfor the Pro models – theiPhone 14 Proand theiPhone 14 Pro Max– the range has been generally well received.
Among a host of new features, theiPhone14 range sawDynamic Islandlaunch on the Pro models, ditching the hardware notch in favour of a hole punch camera cut-out and a software notch that moves and morphs to display useful information.
Now, another new feature is coming to all iPhone 14 models – and it has the potential to save your life. It’s called Emergency SOS via Satellite, and this is everything you need to know.
What is Emergency SOS via Satellite?
When their call to the emergency services fails, the option appears to make an emergency text via satellite. You’ll be prompted to answer a couple of questions about your emergency situation, before the screen adjusts to depict a radar. This directs you towards the nearest satellite and will flash up green when you’re pointed in the right direction. Hold it there, and a text message will be sent to an appropriate emergency service, along with your location and Medical ID.
Apple has worked some magic on their compression algorithm, to help send messages as fast as possible. They say that in ideal conditions, a message can send in as little as 15 seconds.
It’s set to be released later this month, as part of aniOS 16update.
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Where does Emergency SOS via Satellite work?
At launch, the service will work in the United States and Canada. However, there are plans to add more countries shortly after, and throughout the next year.
One point to note is that the service may not work in areas above 62° latitude, which encompasses Northern Canada and most of Alaska.
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