Apple included a number of satellite-based features in its latest iPhone models to help users keep contact in an emergency. Here’s what they are, and how to use them if you have no signal.
Messages via Satellite [Pixabay/Terry McGraw]
Messages via Satellite [Pixabay/Terry McGraw]
Major weather events, including hurricanes and tornadoes, can leave catastrophic damage in their wake. As a byproduct, that damage can also take down communications infrastructure in the area as well.
While a loss of communication can be a problem in many instances, it’s a bigger issue in an emergency situation.
How to use your iPhone’s satellite features in an emergency
How to use your iPhone’s satellite features in an emergency