In a move aimed at ensuring the safety of its users, Apple has just announced an extension to the free usage period of Emergency SOS satellite features for iPhone 14 enthusiasts. The tech giant had initially granted a two-year complimentary period following device activation, which was set to expire in the coming year. Exciting news…
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Apple has announced that the highly anticipated satellite connectivity features on the iPhone 14 lineup, including the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, are now accessible to customers in Australia and New Zealand. This move further expands the reach of the innovative technology, enabling users in these regions…
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Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature has been rolled out to several European countries, including Austria, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Portugal. The announcement was made via a press release on Apple’s website, where the company revealed that users will need an iPhone 14 running iOS 16.4 to access the feature. The Emergency SOS…
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Apple is set to expand its Emergency SOS via satellite feature to six new countries later this month. This follows its initial launch in the United States and Canada, and its expansion to the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Ireland. The tech giant announced the expansion alongside the release of the yellow iPhone 14 and…
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Apple has announced a new $252 million investment in its satellite communications partner Globalstar, as the tech giant continues to expand its Emergency SOS service. The latest investment comes in the form of a loan, following Apple’s earlier $450 million investment in the satellite company. Globalstar operates the network of satellites used by Apple’s iPhone…
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Following the successful launch of the iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via Satellite feature late last year, it seems that Android phones are catching up fast with the addition of similar services within the next few months. MediaTek is the latest company to offer a radio chip with support for satellite comms, joining earlier announcements made…