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Sp00ky94 ( Sp00ky94@lemmy.fmhy.ml )  to Technology · 3 years ago

Life-saving Apple Emergency SOS summons help for 10 stranded hikers

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Life-saving Apple Emergency SOS summons help for 10 stranded hikers

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Sp00ky94 ( Sp00ky94@lemmy.fmhy.ml )  to Technology · 3 years ago
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Apple's Emergency SOS gets help for 10 stranded hikers in California
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Once again, the iPhone has potentially saved some lives, with Apple's Emergency SOS functionality crucial to a rescue of 10 hikers who got lost in Santa Paula Canyon's "Last Chance" area.
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  • Wdc610 ( Wdc610@beehaw.org ) 
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    This feature is such a good addition. It was a big reason I upgraded to the iPhone 14 pro last year. We do a lot of hiking as a family and even though most of our hikes take place in the surrounding areas of a major metropolitan region, we often find ourselves in spots with no cell phone reception. Having the ability to call for help in those areas, while I may never actually need it, is a nice feeling.

    • GrindingGears ( GrindingGears@lemmy.ca ) 
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      It’s such an essential feature. I use Android phones and I’m praying they follow suit soon.

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    • dceosilver ( dceosilver@beehaw.org ) 
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      This is a completely different feature that uses satellites to communicate with emergency services.

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      That’s the crash detection feature; the feature referenced in this article is the ability to use satellite communications in the event that you need help but don’t have cell phone reception.

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      No.

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