SOS on iPhone 14’s Emergency feature was introduced in the United and Canada, followed by France, UK, Ireland, and Germany. And now it has officially launched in Australia and New Zealand. The latter two countries have huge wilderness areas devoid of cellular services.
The new Emergency SOS iPhone feature was already present on iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, and all these phones have iOS 16.4 or higher versions. The feature is available for two years as soon as it turned on.
What is SOS on iPhone?
Holding down the power and volume buttons for a long time, the emergency SOS iPhone by satellite becomes active. Alternatively, you can also rapidly press the power button five times.
You can direct your smartphone in the optimal signal direction via the instructions on the iPhone’s UI. Once your device connects to the internet, you can access the emergency service providers by opening a message interface. Not just that, the iPhone will communicate the locations where you are now. If all goes as planned, you’ll receive news that notifications have been sent to the rescuers asking you to stay where you are.
Sharing location with family
The SOS on iPhone feature will also help you to share your location with your family members during a non-emergency situation. For this, you must use the Find My app. You can select the Me tab, swipe up to see My Location via satellite, then select Send My Location. The same feature also is compatible with Apple Watch Crash, iPhone, and Fall Detection features. You can practice utilizing the SOS mode in the demo mode to prepare for an emergency and act promptly.
According to Australia’s minister of communications, Michelle Rowland, residents of rural, regional, and remote areas understand how important it is to maintain connectivity. When there is no cellular coverage, the option to contact Triple Zero through Emergency SOS via satellite offers a powerful backup. It ensures that Australians are always accessible.
SOS iPhone has immensely helped
Apple has found that the Emergency SOS function on the iPhone has saved countless lives since its introduction in the dozen nations where it was already available. A crucial point to remember is that, as per Apple, users must exercise patience. Due to a potential decrease in the satellite’s speed and capacity, messages may not arrive right away.
