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The iPhone 14 satellite connectivity feature may be available outside of the United States and Canada. In this Year: According to a report, the iPhone 14 series' satellite connectivity feature, which allows you to send an SOS message when there is no cellular network, may be coming to countries other than Canada and the United States. The feature will be available in these countries in November, according to Apple's announcement at the 'Far Out' event, which also saw the introduction of the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. For the first two years, the feature is free.
According to macprime, the iPhone 14 models' limited form of satellite connectivity, which will allow users to send an SOS message when they do not have cellular connectivity when released in November, may be expanded to other countries. However, there is no word on which countries will benefit from this feature. This is one of the five features we believe are excellent for saving precious human lives.
Satellite Connectivity on the iPhone 14
If you get lost in the woods or suffer an injury that prevents you from moving, you can theoretically use your iPhone 14 to send an SOS message over a satellite, which could aid in your rescue. "Satellites are low-bandwidth moving targets." Messages can take minutes to reach their destination. Because every second counts, iPhone asks you a few questions right away to assess your situation — just tap to respond. "It then shows you where to point in order to connect to a satellite," Apple explains.
The sender must be outside with a clear view of the sky in order to send an SOS message. Because satellites move quickly through space, iPhone 14 will advise the sender on where to point to maintain your connection — and avoid obstacles like mountains and dense foliage. According to Apple, the message can be sent in less than 15 seconds under ideal conditions. It can take more than a minute under light foliage. Once connected, the iPhone 14 will send your answers, location, Medical ID (if enabled), and battery level to a dispatcher.
We spoke with Tarun Pathak of Counterpoint Research while researching and writing about this feature previously. He explained that the feature will be beneficial to users, "particularly in India, where it can bring about meaningful developments." He correctly points out that, while the feature is fantastic, operational issues must be addressed. "What happens after the SOS communication is completed?" "Do we have a response team that is as quick as we have in other countries?" Pathak asked Gadgets 360, explaining the feature's viability in India.
To support this emergency feature in the new iPhone 14 series, Apple collaborated with Globalstar. The Cupertino company announced a $450 million (roughly Rs. 4,000 crore) investment from its advanced manufacturing fund to support this new feature.
