Apple stated on Wednesday iPhone 14 customers would get free entry to its emergency SOS characteristic for one more 12 months. The corporate’s chief government officer, Tim Cook dinner, took to X (previously Twitter) to announce that entry to emergency satellite tv for pc communication will now stay free for one more 12 months for iPhone 14 customers. Launched a 12 months earlier, the characteristic permits customers to share their location by means of satellite tv for pc from areas with out community by utilizing Apple’s FindMy app and ship messages to emergency providers.
“Emergency SOS through satellite tv for pc has helped save lives all over the world. From a person who was rescued after his automobile plummeted over a 400-foot cliff in Los Angeles, to misplaced hikers discovered within the Apennine Mountains in Italy, we proceed to listen to tales of our prospects having the ability to join with emergency responders after they in any other case wouldn’t have been in a position to,” stated Kaiann Drance, Apple’s vice chairman of Worldwide iPhone Product Advertising. “We’re so blissful iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 customers can make the most of this groundbreaking service for 2 extra years without spending a dime.”
The Emergency SOS satellite tv for pc communication characteristic was launched final 12 months with the iPhone 14. Consumers of iPhone 14 got two free years of service after system activation in eligible markets. An extension of one other 12 months means the Emergency SOS satellite tv for pc characteristic will stay free for one more two years, giving iPhone 14 customers some peace of thoughts in case they just like the characteristic however are hesitant about paying for it. Though Apple has not revealed how a lot it can cost for Emergency SOS through satellite tv for pc when the free interval is over.
The service has been rolled out to 16 international locations and areas, after its preliminary launch in america and Canada. Nevertheless, it’s nonetheless unavailable in India, so iPhone 14 customers in India do not need something to rejoice over after this announcement. However Apple might introduce the service in India anytime quickly, contemplating it has ramped up its efforts within the nation over the previous few years. Making the emergency SOS satellite tv for pc service in India would additionally require Apple to acquire sure permissions and licenses from the federal government.
Customers of the iPhone 15 line-up will proceed to have two years of free entry to the service, offered by means of a partnership between Apple and satellite tv for pc operator Globalstar. Meaning the service for iPhone 15 customers has not been prolonged. The free entry for iPhone 15 customers will expire in September 2024.
Apple additionally launched a roadside help characteristic earlier this 12 months, serving to its smartphone customers join through satellite tv for pc to the American Car Affiliation for assist in america.
— Written with inputs from Reuters
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