"Life-saving iPhone feature aids Maui wildfire victims, while Android lags behind in satellite connectivity"
TL;DR
Apple's little-known feature called Emergency SOS on the iPhone has been credited with saving lives during natural disasters, such as the recent Maui wildfires. The feature allows users to contact emergency responders via satellite even when there is no cellular service. In a real-life example, a family caught in their vehicle during the Maui fires were able to communicate with first responders and were safely evacuated within 30 minutes. This feature has also been used to rescue lost hikers in California.
Topics:technology#emergency-sos#iphone#maui-fires#natural-disasters#satellite-communication#technology
- This hidden iPhone feature 'literally saved lives' in deadly Maui fires New York Post
- CNET: How to enable emergency phone features KCAL News
- I scoffed at this iPhone 14 feature — until I heard it rescued Maui wildfire victims Laptop Mag
- Maui church transforms into a shelter KCRA 3
- It's time for Android to finally get satellite connectivity Android Central
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