Apple Launches Emergency SOS Satellite Services To Australia And New Zealand

Apple launched an Emergency SOS satellite into Australia and New Zealand (photo: Apple)

JAKARTA - Last September, Apple announced the launch of Emergency SOS via satellite as one of the features available on its newest smartphone, the iPhone 14.

When announced, Apple said that this feature allows users to send SMS or calls to available emergency services without having to connect with Wi-Fi or other mobile networks.

"With the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models, you can use SOS Emergency via satellite to send SMS to emergency services while you are out of mobile and Wi-Fi. You can also use the Track app to share your location with other people via satellite," Apple said at the time.

At that time, this feature was first launched in the US, UK, and parts of Europe. But now, Apple has launched it to all models of the iPhone 14 in Australia and New Zealand.

This satellite's Emergency SOS feature works by connecting directly to satellites located more than 1,000 km from Earth.

IPhone 14 users can connect to the satellite by calling 000 in Australia, or 111 in New Zealand, and selecting the Emergency SOS button, or by holding the side button at the same time as the volume button.

After that, this feature will send details of your emergency that include your location, iPhone battery level, and Medical ID, if enabled, to Apple-trained emergency specialists who can communicate further via text with the person about their situation and whereabouts.