Final November, Apple introduced its cutting-edge security service, Emergency SOS by way of satellite tv for pc, out there on all iPhone 14 fashions within the U.S. and Canada earlier than rolling out to the iPhone 15 line-up in 16 international locations and areas. The service was free for the primary 12 months, with the expectation that it could then grow to be a paid service. Nonetheless, Apple has introduced it’s extending free entry for a further 12 months for present iPhone 14 customers.

“Emergency SOS by way of satellite tv for pc has helped save lives around the globe. From a person 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 having the ability to join with emergency responders after they in any other case wouldn’t have been capable of,” mentioned Kaiann Drance, Apple’s vp of Worldwide iPhone Product Advertising and marketing, by way of a press assertion. It’s definitely been a preferred characteristic since launching, giving Apple one other level within the iPhone vs. Samsung debate.

Beneath the brand new announcement, iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 customers can make the most of this wonderful security characteristic for 2 years at no cost.

Emergency SOS by way of satellite tv for pc has a wealth of options and makes use of, together with the flexibility to open the Discover My app and share your location by way of satellite tv for pc to reassure family and friends of their whereabouts when off the grid. Crash Detection can detect a extreme automotive crash and mechanically calls emergency providers if a person is unconscious or unable to succeed in their iPhone, whereas Verify In permits customers to mechanically notify family and friends after they have arrived at their vacation spot safely. 

Apple has additionally just lately constructed on this satellite tv for pc infrastructure, introducing Roadside Help by way of satellite tv for pc to attach customers within the US to AAA if they’ve automotive hassle whereas exterior of mobile and Wi-Fi protection. In case you’re pondering of choosing up an iPhone for this characteristic, try the most effective of the bunch with our iPhone 15 Professional Max evaluate.