Apple Launches iPhone Roadside Assistance via Satellite with AAA

Apple is launching Roadside Assistance via satellite on iPhone 15 in partnership with AAA. It allows users to text AAA for help when there's no cell signal.
It builds on Emergency SOS and Find My features introduced on iPhone 14 and Apple Watch. These use a satellite network from Globalstar.
Users can select from scenarios like "locked out," "no fuel," or "flat tire" to get dispatched roadside help based on GPS location.
For iPhone 15/14 buyers, it's free for 2 years with AAA membership or pay-per-use for non-members.
It currently only works in the U.S. but Apple is expanding satellite infrastructure globally.

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9/12/2023

Apple Partners with AAA to Offer iPhone Roadside Assistance via Satellite

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.

9/13/2023

New iPhone 15 Pro Models Gain Support for India's NavIC Satellite Navigation System

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.

9/13/2023

New iPhones Gain USB-C, Satellite Features for Emergencies and Lost Item Finding

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.

9/24/2023

iPhone 15 Gets Major Upgrade to Find My Feature with 3x Wider Range for Finding Friends

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.

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Posted 9/12/2023, 7:18:45 PM

Apple Launches iPhone Roadside Assistance via Satellite with AAA

Apple is launching Roadside Assistance via satellite on iPhone 15 in partnership with AAA. It allows users to text AAA for help when there's no cell signal.
It builds on Emergency SOS and Find My features introduced on iPhone 14 and Apple Watch. These use a satellite network from Globalstar.
Users can select from scenarios like "locked out," "no fuel," or "flat tire" to get dispatched roadside help based on GPS location.
For iPhone 15/14 buyers, it's free for 2 years with AAA membership or pay-per-use for non-members.
It currently only works in the U.S. but Apple is expanding satellite infrastructure globally.

techcrunch.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/12/2023

Apple Partners with AAA to Offer iPhone Roadside Assistance via Satellite

9/13/2023

New iPhone 15 Pro Models Gain Support for India's NavIC Satellite Navigation System

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.

9/13/2023

New iPhones Gain USB-C, Satellite Features for Emergencies and Lost Item Finding

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.

9/24/2023

iPhone 15 Gets Major Upgrade to Find My Feature with 3x Wider Range for Finding Friends