Whatever you think about using the iPhone, you can’t ignore the fact Request assistance via satellite communications It is really useful We are starting to think about security features Everyone should. Because we keep hearing about it People saved thanks to their new phones.
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are just two phones From Apple, which currently has satellite connectivity, the Apple Watch Ultra is the only other device with it. The feature is activated when you try to call emergency services and there is no cellular connection iPhone directs you to the nearest satellite You will then be taken to Apple’s submission service to answer a few questions and enter a text description of your status.
Two motorists in a canyon in eastern Los Angeles County were the last to be rescued. This area can often be a dead zone for cellular service. According to the Montrose Search and Rescue Team TwitterCalls for help began after the iPhone 14 realized it had been in a car accident. The victims then got out of the car and followed Apple’s instructions to call emergency services and report to the Crescenta Valley police station that they had fallen 300 feet down the cliff. Apple’s call center also reached out to other rescue units, including the county sheriff’s department, who had access to the helicopter that helped rescue the two victims from the valley floor.
You can watch a video of the helicopter rescue on Twitter. The tweet credits Apple’s use of “accurate latitude and longitude” to locate the 20-year-old victims near their cars. They were then taken to a local hospital for further observation.
This is not the first story Apple SOS is essential The service is already running. The fan was on the ice in Alaska saved Due to iPhone 14 satellite communication at midnight. Apple SOS emergency calls via satellite start It’s only been in the past month, so some of these stories are proof that the feature is working as well as Apple.
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We’ll likely hear more stories as the winter months approach where Apple is based Just the announcement Space is available for emergency services. All iPhone 14/14 Pro devices in the UK, Ireland, France and Germany should have access by yesterday.
Now the question remains: If Apple gets some credit for relieving its users of the problem, will other phone makers follow suit? There are rumors Samsung Galaxy S23 It could be the first Android smartphone in the new year to adopt iPhone 14-like features, and Google has it was sure It rolls out its own satellite solutions.
