The iPhone 14 launch conference ended yesterday (you can read the summary from HereThe company announced the satellite communication technology, which will be available on every iPhone 14 lineup, and as Apple indicated, this feature will allow sending distress messages in emergency situations when the iPhone is outside the range of the cellular network. .
What is the advantage of satellite communication
Apple introduced this feature to be used under exceptional circumstances and when there are no other means to access emergency services such as you are in a place outside cellular coverage and Wi-Fi networks, then when you turn on the satellite feature, your iPhone will try to find The nearest satellite to you and contact them in order to help you send a rescue message.
Emergency SOS via satellite will be available to users in the US and Canada in November, and the service will be free for two years
When using the satellite calling feature, you should be aware that it is completely different from the experience of transmitting and receiving over a telephone network.
Under normal conditions and when the sky is clear, the message will take 15 seconds to send and may need more than a minute to send when there are obstacles near you such as trees, clouds or buildings, and sometimes you may not be able to connect to the satellite due to other factors such as Message length, satellite network status and availability.
How does the satellite communication feature work?
You cannot make phone calls using the satellite calling feature but you can only send SMS.
Before turning on the feature, you will need to answer a few questions to describe your condition and to assess your situation after which the iPhone will send your answers and share your medical ID, location and remaining battery life to an emergency staff once you call, and to facilitate the arrival of your message, Apple used a compression algorithm that makes messages Scripts are XNUMX times smaller to speed up communication as much as possible.
Your text message will be sent directly to the emergency center closest to your location and if that center does not support messaging communication it will be sent to a relay center with Apple trained professionals who will be able to place an emergency call on your behalf.
How to use the satellite calling feature
If you need to send an emergency distress message, follow these steps:
- Hold the iPhone normally, you don't need to raise your arm.
- Do not put the device in your pocket or backpack.
- Make sure you are outside and see the sky clearly.
- Stay away from obstacles such as trees, mountains, hills, valleys, and nearby buildings.
- Don't forget to follow the on-screen instructions to get a better signal.
- The device remains connected to the satellite even if the screen is locked.
Price and availability
Apple explained that the satellite connection will be free for iPhone 14 users for two years, which means that it will be a paid subscription, but the company did not provide any details about the price of subscription to the feature, but the latest device of Global Star (Spot X) can connect to the satellite It's $250 and comes with a black and white screen and very limited functionality.
Finally, the feature will be available in November in only two countries which are the US and Canada for the time being and can be used by travelers visiting the US and Canada.
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Ok, there is an important need that was not mentioned in its use in the land and in the field, operating the maps by satellite and calling the emergency service together.
The feature is great, but will it be available in the Middle East?
And I know that many will use it for experience and entertainment only, and this is wrong and will tire the emergency departments
This means if you pay money we will save you and if you don't pay money you will die!! Nice service for free, but when they put the payment for saving (it became a trade service) it does not benefit those who did not subscribe to it 💢
iOS 16 will be available on Monday, God willing. after three days. On September XNUMX
The satellite communication service is beautiful and often healthful. Perhaps there are those who use it for other purposes. They know themselves as sideburns and bragging about rare features, but most use them for necessity.
I am a land and trip enthusiast. Is there a program or feature on the iPhone or something else that allows me to wirelessly communicate with the people who are with me or know their exact locations? I hope someone knows the answer
This feature is dangerous and violates privacy, and we must look at it from both sides, and I see that it is very harmful to important personalities, as it facilitates access to you wherever you are,,,,
Ok, Tariq Mansour, I have a question that was on Nokia phones, even the iPhone. You can call the police without a SIM, but a while ago I tried on Nokia phones. When you call 112 or 911 without a SIM, it doesn't call you that the line is locked, meaning Toot Toot Toot Why? It was a sweet feature without chips and no sending I don't know how it worked
The service is great, but there is little information about it
Strange you post articles at the end of the nights hahaha
😂 Our brother is one of the owners of bats of the night 😂
When will ios 16 come out? And why didn't the company mention it at the iPhone launch conference!?
Can they be mentioned at the wwdc conference or as usual, it will come down during the period of beginning to sell devices
There is no one from it when it is used to all the worlds, and when it is on a message, there is no benefit from the one who has been destroyed by it, and it is for you, and it is for you.
In the first place, why do I go to a place where I need to subscribe to this service hahahahahaha
A very excellent feature that enthusiasts benefit from land and long trips
I wish it was always free
It has an audio connection
what's good