Apple has launched a new emergency SOS feature for iPhone users who are out of mobile phone reception, which will use satellite technology to send for help.
However, it's only for the latest iPhone models and it might not work in certain bushy or mountainous areas. And it will only be free for two years.
Wannabe nomad said
11:53 AM May 18, 2023
I only have a cheep Samsung phone, so I re-new my spot gen4 subscription when I go bush
Apple launches an SOS satellite feature to let users send for help when they're out of signal, but with some limitations:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-17/apple-iphone-emergency-sos-service-australia-phone-000/102345720
Apple has launched a new emergency SOS feature for iPhone users who are out of mobile phone reception, which will use satellite technology to send for help.
However, it's only for the latest iPhone models and it might not work in certain bushy or mountainous areas. And it will only be free for two years.
drinking and driving? best leave your phone home.