 Apple says: "To learn how Emergency SOS via satellite works, try the demo. "You need to be outside, on relatively open terrain, with a clear view of the sky. Trees with light foliage might slow down the connection and dense foliage might block it. "Hills or mountains, canyons, and tall structures can also block the connection." Location Services must be turned on to use the feature which could prove vital in some circumstances. Following this, open the Settings app should be opened followed by Emergency SOS. In this menu it allows allows the user to tap Try Demo. You will then be taken through a 'safe' demo which won't result in you calling emergency services. Life-saving iPhone feature is available from today, but will operate first in US and Canada ( Apple) Phone users can test the feature from today but it will only be operational in US and Canada initially ( Apple) It will not work if you are in a country that doesn't support){kind=link}
The new feature is now live on iPhone models and can be tried out with a new demo of the service but will be operational only in areas such as Canada and the US until it is rolled out
A new iPhone feature has been activated and could help save a life – here’s how to check you have it.
Emergency SOS via Satellite allows the phone user to emergency teams who are without a phone signal.
The feature is now live on iPhone models and can be tried out with a new demo of the service.
This will allow users to get familiar yourself with how it can be used without pestering the emergency services.