Apple Brings Satellite Emergency Assistance to iPhone 14 Through Deal With AAA
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Apple unveils satellite-powered Roadside Assistance for iPhone 14 and 15 models through partnership with AAA.
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Roadside Assistance via satellite provides emergency help when outside of cell/WiFi range.
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Move seen as response to Android OEMs' advancements in satellite connectivity - Samsung, MediaTek, Google working on similar.
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Google's satellite emergency messaging feature could have wider reach than Apple's geographically limited Emergency SOS.
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Satellite connectivity race between Apple, Google, and Android OEMs continues to accelerate, enriching user experience.