There is no better marketing in the tech industry than a device that could save your life. That’s right, Apple Watch saves lives. And now your iPhone too. During its keynote in September, we saw how Apple highlighted emotional stories about people having heart attacks or arrhythmias and how their Apple Watch saved their lives.

But what they didn’t tell us was this: SOS emergency via satellite It’s also capable of saving lives on the iPhone 14 and now the iPhone 15. However, they commented that this function will come to Spain very soon. Anyway, that day has come. Emergency SOS via satellite is now available on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 in Spain (and Switzerland).

Emergency SOS via satellite: an iPhone function you can’t miss (with this one)

This feature is available on iPhone 14 and iPhone 15

Emergency SOS function via satellite Exclusive to iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 series models. It has the ability to connect to the nearest satellites in your area to contact emergency services in case of emergency.

It is a particularly useful feature if a user is lost in the middle of the forest, in the mountains, in the desert, or has had a serious accident and cannot use Wi-Fi connection, mobile data, or coverage to make calls. .

“All models of the newly released iPhone 15 series (iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max), in addition to the iPhone 14 models, can establish a direct connection with the satellite thanks to the combination of specially designed hardware components and fully integrated software.”

SOS emergency coverage now extends to Spain

So far Emergency SOS via satellite only Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, UK and USA. Both Spain and Switzerland now join this list.

How does Emergency SOS work via satellite?

If you have an accident or mishap that requires you to alert emergency services and you don’t have a Wi-Fi connection, mobile data or coverage… remember that you can press the button using an iPhone 14 or iPhone 15. button “Emergency text” When a call to 911 cannot be made.

Emergency SOS via satellite communications satellites to send emergency messages

All you have to do from here is fill out a survey through messages. Stay calm, take a deep breath and provide all the necessary information for the rescue team to come to your aid. The one iOS 17 feature we hope you never have to use!

From Apple they state: No need to point at the sky to receive a satellite connectionBut the truth is, the higher you aim, the better. If not, tell this drone user that he’s getting coverage in the purest style McGyver.

Although the function has been active for a very short time, Emergency SOS via satellite has already helped in the rescue of families and other situations where people are lost or injured while hiking, climbing or mountaineering, among others.