Are you seeing a strange message on your iPhone that reads SOS? Here's what that message means, per Apple. What does it mean when your iPhone says SOS? Apple Support says if you see "No Service" or ...

*Apple’s iPhone 14 introduced Emergency SOS via Satellite, which allows emergency services to be contacted even without cellular service. This feature helps connect your iPhone to the nearest ...

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 ...

As Sarasota and Manatee residents prepare for the impacts of Hurricane Milton, it's important to know how to connect to emergency services even if your power and cell service go down. Luckily, all ...

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 ...

Apple has announced that Emergency SOS via satellite is available in Mexico starting today, on iPhone 14 models and newer and the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Until now, only Find My via satellite and ...

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 ...

As Hurricane Milton barrels through Florida’s west coast with 120 mph winds, the importance of being prepared has never been clearer. If you’re in the Tampa or St. Petersburg areas, where extremely ...

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 ...

Apple has announced a significant expansion of its Emergency SOS via satellite feature for iPhone and Apple Watch Ultra. The company says the feature will launch to users in Mexico later this year, ...

I love that it's 2024, and there are people in the world who are still dunking on Apple, Google, and Samsung for ripping features off of each other. With smartphones really getting to a place of ...

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 ...