Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite saves more lives as a pair of hikers were plucked from an area where they might have drowned.
series. It allows those with a compatible iPhone model who find themselves in an emergency situation to text for help using a satellite connection if they are in an area without cellular service. With the iPhone held in the user's hand, the device will show the user where to move the phone in order to initiate a connection with a satellite.
Those requesting help using this feature can also notify their emergency contacts and share information with them including a map that shows the user's current location. The emergency contacts will be unable to respond to these notifications.
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