At some point it seems likely to carry an ongoing fee, but Apple says it will be free for the first two years after purchase. The satellite feature is initially available in the US and Canada only. (It’s based on short pre-scripted texts, but if the emergency provider you’re trying to contact only responds to calls, a team of intermediaries will handle that for you.) You’ll need a clear view of the sky, but the feature will show you where to point the device so as to establish and maintain a good connection. If the iPhone thinks you’ve been involved in a crash, it will (unless countermanded) call emergency services and notify your preferred contacts.Įmergency SOS via satellite, meanwhile, is a feature that can use satellite connectivity to get in touch with emergency services when you’re out of cellular range. Safety featuresĪpple’s renewed interest in personal safety can be split into two main strands, both of which are also available on the new Apple Watches: a new crash detection feature, and satellite connectivity for emergencies.Ĭrash detection uses an upgraded gyroscope and accelerometer to recognise when you’re in a crashing vehicle–much like the older Fall Detection feature, but for potentially far more dangerous situations. Here are the key new features and spec upgrades. There are lots of improvements under the hood. Jason Snell/Foundry Tech specs and new features The iPhone 14 Pro’s camera module is chunkier than ever, but justifies this with an upgraded feature and spec list.
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