Are you seeing a strange message on your iPhone that reads SOS? Here's what that message means, per Apple. What does it mean when your iPhone says SOS? Apple Support says if you see "No Service" or ...

*Apple’s iPhone 14 introduced Emergency SOS via Satellite, which allows emergency services to be contacted even without cellular service. This feature helps connect your iPhone to the nearest ...

When a hunter crashed his e-bike, injuring his ankle in a remote part of the White River National Forest in September 2023, he could barely move — and he didn’t have cell service to call for help. But ...

As Sarasota and Manatee residents prepare for the impacts of Hurricane Milton, it's important to know how to connect to emergency services even if your power and cell service go down. Luckily, all ...

Apple's Emergency SOS live video feature coming in iOS 18 will be supported by RapidSOS, a platform linking millions of users to 911 and other emergency services. For iOS 18, however, Apple is greatly ...

In much of Florida, there is a strong chance you'll lose power and possibly cell service this week when Hurricane Milton, currently a Category 5 hurricane with 175 mph sustained winds, roars across ...

This message, received by emergency dispatchers around 7:30 pm, kickstarted the rescue effort. However, challenging weather conditions and difficult terrain hampered rescue teams’ initial attempts to ...

The Garmin inReach Messenger Plus is a two-way satellite communicator offering off-grid connectivity via satellite technology, even without cell service. It features a long-lasting battery (up to 600 ...

Apple has announced a significant expansion of its Emergency SOS via satellite feature for iPhone and Apple Watch Ultra. The company says the feature will launch to users in Mexico later this year, ...

Apple has announced that, starting today, satellite messages will be available in Japan for iPhone 14 or later or Apple Watch ...