Apple's Emergency SOS Satellite Services: One Year Anniversary and New Updates

⚡️Apple's Emergency SOS satellite services have been successful in helping people in emergencies and off-grid situations.

🚑The partnership with AAA expands the capabilities of Emergency SOS to provide assistance with vehicle-related emergencies.

📱The Check In feature in iOS 17 allows users to notify friends and family of their safe arrival or delayed status.

📡Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite feature is available for free for an additional year for existing iPhone 14 users.

💡Tips for using Emergency SOS include updating Medical ID and trying out the demo to familiarize yourself with the process.

How does Emergency SOS via satellite work?

—When you're in an emergency situation, you can call 911 and, if that doesn't work due to being off the grid, tap on the 'Emergency text via satellite' prompt on your iPhone. You'll be guided through a set of questions to characterize your emergency, and your answers will be sent via satellite to emergency service providers.

What is the Check In feature?

—The Check In feature in iOS 17 allows users to let friends and family know that they have arrived safely at a location. It also notifies them if the user is delayed and hasn't responded to the Check In on their phone.

How can I prepare for using Emergency SOS?

—We recommend updating your Medical ID in the Health app to provide important information to first responders. Setting up an emergency contact within Medical ID ensures they receive notifications in case of an emergency. You can also try out the demo in the Emergency SOS settings to familiarize yourself with the process.

Do I need to be outside to try out the Emergency SOS demo?

—Yes, the demo in the Emergency SOS settings connects to real satellites, so you'll need to be outside for it to work. It's a great way to become familiar with the process without being in a real emergency situation.

Can anyone use the Emergency SOS feature?

—The Emergency SOS feature is available on iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models. Existing iPhone 14 users can enjoy an additional year of free service for Emergency SOS via satellite.

00:00Apple's Emergency SOS satellite services have been operating for over a year, providing assistance in car accidents, off-grid situations, and emergencies.

06:41A partnership with AAA enhances the capabilities of Emergency SOS, offering assistance for vehicle-related emergencies.

08:10The Check In feature in iOS 17 allows users to notify friends and family of their safe arrival or delayed status.

06:50Apple is extending the free service for Emergency SOS via satellite for an additional year for existing iPhone 14 users.

07:18Tips for using Emergency SOS include updating Medical ID and trying out the demo to familiarize yourself with the process.