"Apple Extends Free Emergency Satellite SOS Service for iPhone Users"

Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite feature, available on the iPhone 14 and 15, is designed for exceptional circumstances when no other means of reaching emergency services are available. The feature automatically contacts emergency services over a satellite connection when there is no Wi-Fi or mobile data. It is important to note that the satellite connection is slow and limited, suitable only for transmitting key information about the situation. Users can activate the feature by attempting to make an emergency call and selecting the Emergency Text via Satellite option. The feature requires a clear view of the sky and the horizon, and messages can take up to 15 seconds to send.