It hasn’t happened yet even a month since the activation of the emergency SOS system via satellite iPhone 14 and the new function has saved its first life.
Alaska State Police have reported that this December 1st received a warning at 2am from a person traveling between Noorvik to Kotzebue in a motorized snow sled and had a breakdown.
iPhone user stranded in remote Alaska
Without cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity, the user activates the iPhone’s Satellite SOS functionality and can call for assistance. Apple’s Emergency Response Center team coordinated rescue efforts with the Northwest Arctic Borough Search and Rescue Coordinator, NWAB SAR, and local search and rescue teams who were guided to the precise coordinates of the person who activated the service.
Police officers and rescue workers said they were impressed by the accuracy of the system and the information it provided.
The system, available for now in the United States and Canada but going live this month in France, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom, uses an intuitive inquiry interface that allows authorities to briefly understand the nature of the emergency, the number of people involved and the type of terrain. the caller’s location, along with precise location information (including altitude), battery level, and information stored on the iOS Medical Card (if activated) so that the best possible care can be provided. It is available for iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max users.
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