last November view launched the SOS function via satellite. iPhone 14. However, as is usually the case in these cases, this function is only United States of America Y Canada. That’s why many European users wondered when this practical and important emergency section would be available on their smartphones. The wait is over, but what is seen is seen. Spain We’ll have to be patient for a few more months.
When will the satellite emergency come to our country?
Apple has announced that the iPhone 14’s SOS functionality has been expanded to European countries first. This situation France, Germany, Ireland Y United Kingdom. Our neighbors to the north, the territory of Germany and the British Isles – along with the Republic of Ireland – will enjoy this emergency vehicle via satellite that can solve multiple setbacks. As we mentioned in the first paragraph, we Spaniards will have to wait to discover when we can use this highly innovative technological device.
But we can enter the realm of speculation. Considering that Apple’s SOS emergency functionality was introduced on the territory of North America about a month ago, and it has come to light in various European and UK regions thirty days later, we can take advantage of its functionality via satellite in Spain and other countries in the Old Continent. from 2023. In fact, probably from the first months of the year we are about to enter.
How does Apple’s SOS functionality work and what is it used for?
This emergency function is only Available for iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and also iPhone 14 Pro Maxand allows users to send an SOS message via satellite even when there is no coverage or other type of connection.
To get started, the Apple user needs to call 911 and an option to send a SOS via satellite will appear on the screen when the call is not made due to connection issues. The message takes about a few seconds to send, so it’s almost instantaneous.
Apple developed this important feature for the iPhone user experience through its partnership with the company. globular star, a relevant entity in the satellite communications industry. Globalstar itself recently stated that “compatibility will be achieved with more countries next year”.
Source: Cincodias Elpais
