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https://twitter.com/michaelmiraflor/status/1689452794443632640
“My brother’s girlfriend’s cousin and his family were caught in their vehicle in Maui while the wildfires suddenly erupted around them.
No cell service, so Apple Emergency SOS was the only way they could get in contact with first responders. Literally saved their lives.”
they had time to call for help.
They had been lucky using iPhone 14 which has satellite support where there was no cellular connection.
A good result… and a plus for Apple IMO, even though I can’t afford their flagship devices.
even though I can’t afford their flagship devices.
Any iPhone 14 has free SOS Satellite feature for 2 years.
SOS feature already saved tens of peoples lives.
iPhone 14 Emergency SOS just saved a man’s life — here’s how
One iPhone 14 feature just saved three people’s lives
Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature Helps Save Lives Of 10 Hikers From “Last Chance” Canyon
iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature saves 2 lives in Canada
Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite prompts rescue after car goes off a cliff north of LA
iPhone 14’s emergency satellite feature helps save hiker with no cell service…
Many lives lost, sad to hear the reports on this horrific fire. Any life saved is a blessing, and when technology such as Apple’s satellite emergency app kicks into play, that’s good news amongst the ruins. Have been watching the news closely and seeing families scrambling from one end of the island to another, pedal to metal, to avoid unpredictable fire behavior. From what I could see, there wasn’t much clearing, and low visibility. Glad these folks you mentioned using the SOS service were able to be rescued, hope there is some relief soon. Having been caught up in monster fires here in California, there is no fear greater when surrounded by mile high flames. This Apple SOS service will continue to save lives, it should be a widespread addition by all manufacturers of cell devices.
MacOS iPadOS and sometimes SOS
Only free for 2 years? Forced obsolescence?
cheers, Paul
What did you expect ? free for life ?
Can you get anywhere free satellite service even for a day ?
Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher
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