Emergency SOS via Satellite To Be Available for Free for Two Years
There was a previous report stating that Apple would bring Emergency SOS via satellite to other countries in the near future, but no specific timeline was given. Thankfully, the company has provided those details for you, along with the regions where the satellite feature will expand to. To start using Emergency SOS via satellite, iPhone 14 owners need to have iOS 16.1 installed on their devices. Additionally, Apple was kind enough to give us a clear outlook on the conditions necessary for the feature to work optimally. Since there is a massive distance between you and the satellite, it will take some time for the messages to be sent across both mediums. Apple states that in ideal conditions, which is when you have an open sky with little to no obstructions, it can take up to 15 seconds for messages to be received. If there are emergency services available in your area, they will respond accordingly and assist you in any manner possible. We also have a detailed explanatory article on how Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite functions and what kind of limitations you can face when using it for the first time. Make sure to read that when you are free because there is a ton of valuable information that will keep you prepared when you fire up the feature. News Source: Apple
