'Emergency SOS via satellite' service that allows you to call 110 or 119 from your iPhone even when you're out of range finally launched in Japan
The iPhone 14 and later iPhone series are equipped with satellite communication capabilities, and the ' Emergency SOS via Satellite ' function, which allows you to send an emergency SOS even in areas where cellular or Wi-Fi signals cannot reach, is available in several countries, including the United States. Such 'Emergency SOS via Satellite' has been available in Japan since Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Emergency SOS via Satellite Available Today - Apple (UK)
Connect to satellite communication with your iPhone - Apple Support (UK)
https://support.apple.com/ja-jp/105097
When using 'Emergency SOS via Satellite,' a 'guide to orient your iPhone to communicate with the satellite' is displayed on the screen. Under 'ideal conditions with an open view to the sky and a visible horizon,' an emergency SOS message can be sent in 15 seconds. On the other hand, it takes more than a minute to send a message 'under a tree with not much leafiness,' and communication does not work well in situations with obstructions such as 'leafy trees.'
If the connection is successful, you can send answers to simple questions displayed on your iPhone, your location, your iPhone's battery level, and your Medical ID to the emergency services. You can also exchange detailed information with specialist staff at the satellite relay center.
'Emergency SOS via Satellite' is available on iPhone 14 series and iPhone 15 series with iOS 17.6 or later installed. In addition, in environments where 'Emergency SOS via Satellite' is available, an item called 'Try Demo' will be added to the 'Emergency SOS' menu in the Settings app, allowing you to practice the Emergency SOS procedure.
In addition, devices that support 'Emergency SOS via satellite' can share location information via satellite using the 'Find My Phone' app.
In addition, developer beta versions of 'iOS 18.1', 'iPadOS 18.1', and 'macOS Sequoia 15.1' were released on Monday, July 29, 2024 local time, and as previously reported , testing of some functions of the assistant AI ' Apple Intelligence ' has begun.
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