Apple’s decision to put satellite connections in iPhones is already saving lives, and as Hurricane Milton threatens Florida, now is the time for every US iPhone user to learn how the system works and ...

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 ...

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 ...

(Gray News) - If you find yourself in an emergency without power or cell service, you might still be able to text loved ones via satellite. If you have an iPhone or Google phone, you are in luck. In ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

More cell phones have the capabilities to send messages to satellites in the event of a hurricane or emergency event. Satellites are located a far distance from Earth, meaning cell phone users sending ...

Satellite connectivity is heating up in 2025. Carriers, phone-makers and satellite networks are rushing to support texting with the help of satellites. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile ...

From Emergency Sharing and Safety Checks to fall/ crash detection and Loss of Pulse detection, there are plenty of emergency ...