The new iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite feature will soon roll out.
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Models of the newly released iPhone 13 are displayed at the Apple Store at Orchard Road on September 24, 2021 in Singapore. Apple announced September 14 the release of four variants of its latest iPhone 13, alongside other upgrades to its product lineup.
Apple confirmed that it would launch this new iOS enhancement before 2022 ends.
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro owners in the United States and Canada will be the first ones to take advantage of this upcoming feature.
As part of the so-called Advanced Manufacturing Fund, Apple said it would invest $450 million to support the satellite feature.
The majority of the budget will go to the satellite operator, Globalstar, a partner of the giant iPhone maker.
iPhone 14 Emergency SOS Via Satellite Feature's Arrival Confirmed
According to 9To5Mac's latest report, the new Emergency SOS via satellite service will arrive before November ends.
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A man walks up the stairs at the Apple Store in Grand Central Station February 25, 2016. - Apple has been in a legal fight with the government in the San Bernardino case, where the FBI wants the company to help hacking the iPhone of Syed Farook, a US citizen, who gunned down 14 people with his Pakistani wife Tashfeen Malik in the California city in December.
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But Apple hasn't confirmed the exact date yet.
"Satellite network and ground stations power the new service launching later this month," said the tech manufacturer via its official Newsroom post.
Once it rolls out, U.S.- and Canada-based consumers can use the feature for free within two years.
Apple said the Emergency SOS via satellite service will be released to more markets once 2023 kicks in.
How Emergency SOS via Sat Work?
Apple explained that the new Emergency SOS via satellite service would enable iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro units to send messages when outside of WiFi or cellular coverage.
This feature can do this by directly connecting the iOS devices to a satellite. The gadget maker said that this enhancement shows how technology can really save lives.
Jeff Williams, Apple's Chief Operating Officer, said they are proud of the Emergency SOS via satellite feature since it allows users to explore off-grid areas without worrying about losing emergency services.
Aside from this functionality, Apple also integrated to Crash Detection feature on iPhone 14s and 14 Pros.
Because of the iOS smartphone's advanced features, iPhone 14 Pro China sales recently skyrocketed.
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