November 15, 2023
UPDATE
Apple extends Emergency SOS by way of satellite tv for pc for an extra free yr for present iPhone 14 customers
Since its launch a yr in the past, this groundbreaking service has made a big affect around the globe
One yr in the past immediately, Apple’s groundbreaking security service Emergency SOS by way of satellite tv for pc grew to become accessible on all iPhone 14 fashions within the U.S. and Canada. Now additionally accessible on the iPhone 15 lineup in 16 nations and areas, this progressive expertise — which permits customers to textual content with emergency companies whereas exterior of mobile and Wi-Fi protection — has already made a big affect, contributing to many lives being saved. Apple immediately introduced it’s extending free entry to Emergency SOS by way of satellite tv for pc for an extra yr for present 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 comfortable iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 customers can benefit from this groundbreaking service for 2 extra years free of charge.”
Constructing on this satellite tv for pc infrastructure, Apple lately launched Roadside Help by way of satellite tv for pc to attach customers to AAA if they’ve automotive bother whereas exterior 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 mechanically dial emergency companies if a consumer is unconscious or unable to achieve their iPhone.
- Examine In permits customers to mechanically 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 data from the Lock Display with no need a passcode.
- The free trial will probably be prolonged for iPhone 14 customers who’ve activated their system 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 companies supplied by AAA. iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 customers who will not be AAA members can benefit from Roadside Help by way of satellite tv for pc on a pay-per-use foundation for AAA’s roadside help companies.
- Examine In is offered on iOS 17 or later.