- Satellite connectivity on the iPhone 14 has helped save people in emergency situations, such as wildfires in Hawaii.
- Android users are wondering when they will have access to satellite connectivity.
- T-Mobile and Starlink will launch a satellite connectivity partnership with Android 14 later this Summer, but existing phones can use the Motorola Defy Satellite Link for satellite connectivity now.
The main topic of the article is the availability of emergency features on different smartwatch brands.
The key points are:
1. Apple Watch offers fall detection, emergency SOS calls, and satellite messaging for emergencies.
2. Google Pixel Watch offers emergency SOS calls and fall detection, but only the LTE version allows direct contact with emergency services.
3. Garmin watches offer emergency contacts, emergency assistance calls, and satellite messaging through InReach devices.
Apple has announced that new iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 series devices will include two years of free Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance, in partnership with AAA, providing access to support for car troubles or emergencies when there is no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage.
Apple's newest flagship smartphone, the iPhone 15, will feature a partnership with AAA for roadside assistance via satellite text messages when users don't have service, covering everything from locking keys in the car to vehicle incapacitation.
The iPhone 15 has various new features, including Dynamic Island for multitasking, a brighter Super Retina XDR display, a durable Ceramic Shield front, an all-new 48MP main camera, and advanced connectivity options such as USB-C and eSIM. Additionally, it offers safety features like Roadside Assistance via satellite and Emergency SOS, and incorporates sustainability measures like recycled materials and carbon neutrality.
Apple has added support for India's NavIC navigation system to the new iPhone 15 models, in compliance with India's push for adoption of the home-grown alternative to GPS.
Apple has announced new features for the iPhone 15, including USB-C charging ports, a Roadside Assistance feature for car emergencies, and Precision Finding to locate friends in crowded spaces.
Apple's iPhone 15 series includes a new second-generation Ultra-Wideband chip, which allows for extended range communication with other devices, as demonstrated in a video where an iPhone 15 connects to a phone 60 meters away, signaling a significant improvement compared to previous generation iPhones and AirTags.
