Apple has expanded free access to emergency satellite communications for iPhone 14 and 15. Company announced The website stated that owners of these smartphones will be able to send free text messages to emergency services in 16 countries and regions by the end of 2024.
Apple’s Emergency SOS service was launched shortly after the introduction of the iPhone 14. It allows smartphone owners to use satellite communications to send an SOS signal to emergency services when cellular connectivity is not available. According to Apple, the service has saved the lives of its users in many parts of the world over the past year.
The innovation was never launched in Russia.
Other satellite services are available for the iPhone, such as Roadside Assistance, which connects drivers to the American Automobile Association. The Find feature allows you to share your location with friends and family via satellite. Collision Detection detects an accident and automatically calls for emergency assistance.
The “In contact” option notifies loved ones that the user has arrived at their destination safely. Owners of Apple devices can also set up their medical records in the Health app so emergency services can access the victim’s information even from a locked iPhone.
previously online seen photos of the new iPhone.