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Apple's Emergency SOS feature via satellite is now available. Here's how it works.

What to do if you are in an emergency and do not have cell phone service? Well, Apple has solved this problem by finally releasing its highly anticipated new feature for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro devices – Satellite Emergency SOS. The company partnered with satellite communications company Globalstar to create the feature and uses satellite connectivity to connect people to local emergency dispatch centers if they are in an area without Wi-Fi coverage. – Cellular fi.

Apple has finally released its highly anticipated new feature for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro devices – Satellite Emergency SOS.

Apple has finally released its highly anticipated new feature for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro devices – Satellite Emergency SOS.
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How does Emergency SOS work?

If you find yourself in an emergency, your Apple 14 or Apple 14 Pro device Automatically pings one of Globalstar’s 24 low orbit satellites. Once the satellite receives the signal, it sends information to one of its ground stations, which then routes the call to a local dispatch center or relay center. Relay centers have third-party, highly trained Apple specialists who have been trained in emergency protocol to contact police dispatchers and relay information back and forth.

How do I activate Emergency SOS on my device?

The emergency SOS function should only be activated in the event of a real emergency so as not to alert the local police to a false incident. However, there is a demo feature for users to familiarize themselves with the process when not in an emergency situation.

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To try the demo, make sure you are outside and go to Settings > Emergency SOS > Demo Mode.

If you are in a real emergency and have no cellular Wi-Fi, the function will automatically appear on your screen when you try to dial 911. It appears as a green function in the lower right corner, and it will read Satellite emergency text. You will also notice a satellite icon and SOS text in the upper right corner of your screen next to your battery.

The emergency SOS function should only be activated in the event of a real emergency so as not to alert the local police to a false incident.

The emergency SOS function should only be activated in the event of a real emergency so as not to alert the local police to a false incident.
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Once you click on the green button, a short questionnaire will appear on your screen that you must answer so that the function can better understand the type of help you need.

Your answers are then quickly transmitted to dispatchers so they can know your situation and location and send help immediately. The questions are as follows.

Once you have answered all the questions, your iPhone will go to a follow-up screen which will ask you point your phone to one of the Globalstar satellites. It will guide you in the right direction, and once your device locates one of the satellites, all of your questionnaire information is transmitted to the local dispatcher along with your location, altitude, iPhone battery level, and Medical ID if you have already activated it on your phone.

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Once you've answered all the questions, your iPhone will go to a tracking screen that asks you to point your phone in the direction of one of the Globalstar satellites.

Once you’ve answered all the questions, your iPhone will go to a tracking screen that asks you to point your phone in the direction of one of the Globalstar satellites.
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Once the information has been sent, users also have the option of staying in touch with Emergency SOS via SMS. Users can both send and receive messages in as little as 15 seconds. Apple has also developed a text compression algorithm to shorten your texts by 3 times so that the process can move forward as quickly as possible.

Once the information has been sent, users also have the option of staying in touch with Emergency SOS via SMS.

Once the information has been sent, users also have the option of staying in touch with Emergency SOS via SMS.
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Can I share my location if I’m not in an emergency?

Yes, Emergency SOS has also created a feature for those who want to get out of the network but are not blocked in an emergency. Here’s how:

  • Go to your Find My app
  • Select the “Me” tab
  • Swipe up to see My Satellite Location
  • Tap Send My Location.

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Emergency SOS has also created a feature for those who want to get out of the network but are not blocked in an emergency.

Emergency SOS has also created a feature for those who want to get out of the network but are not blocked in an emergency.
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