Finally, an important function of Apple, able to save the lives of its customers, will soon be available in Italy: details
Now it’s official: the SOS emergency rescue system via satellite, so far only present in the US and Canada, has landed in Italy. about it The messaging system that Apple has integrated into the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro and which allows an emergency text message to be sent via satellite, in case of lack of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. It will be available to Apple users from the end of March. Let’s see how it works.
The innovative system allows you to share your location with other people via satellite. With a satellite connection Sending a message can take 15 seconds under ideal conditions, the sky and horizon are clearly visible, and more than a minute in the presence of low to medium density foliage. Hills, mountains, valleys, ravines and tall structures can also block connections. Also, the satellite connection may not work at latitudes above 62°, for example in northern Canada and Alaska.
Apple’s SOS system from A to Z
This is an invaluable feature: think about when you are out for some travel or you find yourself at a disadvantage where coverage is absent. The satellite connection, among other things, may remain active even when the phone’s screen is locked. There is another good news: ‘Emergency SOS’ service will be provided via satellite iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro free for two years after activation. While waiting for it to be launched by us, you can still create a completely free demo of the system on your device Just enable location services for satellite connection However, note that an iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 16.1 or later must connect to the services via satellite.
How does it actually work? Once you select the SMS option, you need to do this Answer urgent questions with simple taps to better describe the situation, then choose whether to notify emergency contacts with information about the location and nature of the emergency To establish a satellite connection and keep it active, follow the on-screen instructions Finally click enter and it’s done. Of course, once a text conversation with emergency services begins you may be asked to reply to further messages.
We remember that The “Emergency SOS” service via satellite is also available in France, Germany, Ireland and the UK, and from the end of the month it will be available in Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Portugal.. People who travel to a country or geographic area where it is available for vacation, study or work can use this function, unless they bought the mobile phone in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macau: it is compatible with those iPhone models.
He also came yesterday The new iPhone 14 and 14 Plus in yellow. At the hardware level, nothing changes, but the new look, cheerful and spring-like, makes the difference and has already won the hearts of the most whimsical device lovers. But that’s another story.
