November 15, 2023
UPDATE
Apple extends Emergency SOS by way of satellite tv for pc for a further free 12 months for current iPhone 14 customers
Since its launch a 12 months in the past, this groundbreaking service has made a big influence around the globe
One 12 months in the past at this time, Apple’s groundbreaking security service Emergency SOS by way of satellite tv for pc turned out there on all iPhone 14 fashions within the U.S. and Canada. Now additionally out there on the iPhone 15 lineup in 16 international locations and areas, this revolutionary expertise — which allows customers to textual content with emergency providers whereas outdoors of mobile and Wi-Fi protection — has already made a big influence, contributing to many lives being saved. Apple at this time introduced it’s extending free entry to Emergency SOS by way of satellite tv for pc for a further 12 months for current iPhone 14 customers.1
“Emergency SOS by way of satellite tv for pc has helped save lives around the globe. From a man who was rescued after his automotive plummeted over a 400-foot cliff in Los Angeles, to misplaced hikers discovered within the Apennine Mountains in Italy, we proceed to listen to tales of our prospects with the ability to join with emergency responders once they in any other case wouldn’t have been capable of,” mentioned Kaiann Drance, Apple’s vp of Worldwide iPhone Product Advertising. “We’re so glad iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 customers can reap the benefits of this groundbreaking service for 2 extra years free of charge.”
Constructing on this satellite tv for pc infrastructure, Apple just lately launched Roadside Help by way of satellite tv for pc to attach customers to AAA if they’ve automotive hassle whereas outdoors of mobile and Wi-Fi protection.2 Different security capabilities that may present help when it issues most embrace:
- Customers can open the Discover My app and share their location by way of satellite tv for pc to reassure family and friends of their whereabouts whereas touring off the grid.
- Crash Detection can detect a extreme automotive crash and routinely dial emergency providers if a person is unconscious or unable to succeed in their iPhone.
- Test In permits customers to routinely notify family and friends once they have made it to their vacation spot safely.3
- Customers can arrange their Medical ID within the Well being app to assist first responders entry essential medical info from the Lock Display screen without having a passcode.
- The free trial might be prolonged for iPhone 14 customers who’ve activated their gadget in a rustic that helps Emergency SOS by way of satellite tv for pc previous to 12 a.m. PT on November 15, 2023. For Emergency SOS by way of satellite tv for pc availability, go to assist.apple.com/en-us/HT213426.
- Roadside Help by way of satellite tv for pc is offered within the U.S., in partnership with AAA, and is included free of charge for 2 years, beginning on the time of activation of a brand new iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Professional, iPhone 15 Professional Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Professional, or iPhone 14 Professional Max. This satellite tv for pc service requires iOS 17. There could also be related prices for sure roadside help providers supplied by AAA. iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 customers who will not be AAA members can reap the benefits of Roadside Help by way of satellite tv for pc on a pay-per-use foundation for AAA’s roadside help providers.
- Test In is offered on iOS 17 or later.
