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4. iPhone 14's can make emergency calls via satellite.

Tue Apr 11, 2023, 04:07 AM

Apr 2023

No cellular or Wi-Fi needed.
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/11/emergency-sos-via-satellite-available-today-on-iphone-14-lineup/

This would have saved the lives of a family who made emergency calls with no cellular service available.

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Emergency Button? [View all] question everything Apr 2023 OP

I used Life Alert for my mom Wishful-Thinking Apr 2023 #1

Thank you. This is what I need. question everything Apr 2023 #2

iPhone 14's can make emergency calls via satellite. usonian Apr 2023 #4

I can think of 2 occasions in my neighborhood where Tetrachloride Apr 2023 #6