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The satellite-powered SOS feature on the iPhone 14 has once again proven useful, as it recently assisted in the rescue of two passengers whose automobile had accidentally driven off the Angeles Forest Highway in the Angeles National Forest and into a canyon 300 feet deep. The first responders who carried out the rescue mission in a helicopter have given credit to Apple’s satellite-powered SOS and accident detection technology. The emergency SOS feature, supported by a satellite network, was incorporated by Apple to the iPhone devices before they were introduced in September, and it is already helpful to people in need.
No cellular or Wi-Fi network is necessary for the feature to function. Users can also share their location over the satellite network.
When a user is unable to contact emergency services, the iPhone shows an interface for satellite assistance. In order to provide accurate information to possible respondents, it bombards the users with a number of queries.
The iPhone manufacturer stated earlier this month that users of the iPhone 14 in France, Germany, Ireland, and the UK will now have access to this satellite SOS capability.
In order to link satellite connectivity to its iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max models, the Cupertino-based tech titan teamed up with Global Star.
Users using iPhones will have two years of free access to the programme.
Through Apple’s satellite emergency SOS feature, Alaska State Troopers were informed of a male adult stuck in a remote area during the first week of December.
When the man’s GPS coordinates were acquired by the Apple Emergency Response Centre, they were used to coordinate with the neighbourhood emergency squad to quickly and safely rescue the individual.