![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/life-saving-iphone-feature-available-today-test-it-now-to-make-sure-it-works/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/iphone-esos-op.jpg&description=APPLE has finally activated a groundbreaking iPhone feature that could actually save your life. The impressive Emergency SOS via Satellite lets you contact emergency responders even if you don't have regular phone signal. You can demo the new feature from todayCredit: Apple Emergency SOS via Satellite could save your life when tragedy strikesCredit: Apple It's now live on millions of iPhone models, and can also be trialled using a new demo feature. It means you can familiarise yourself with the tool without actually calling emergency services. How to demo Emergency SOS via Satellite To try out the demo, make sure you're using an iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro. And also ensure that you've updated to the latest version of iOS in Settings > General > Software Update. Apple notes: "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." First, make sure you've got Location Services turned on. Then open the Settings app and tap Emergency SOS. Look under Emergency SOS via Satellite, and tap Try Demo. On-screen instructions will then guide you through a safe demo that won't actually call emergency services. Sadly, the demo won't work if you're in a country that doesn't support Emergency SOS via Satellite. The feature is currently only available in the US and Canada, but it is expected to eventually roll out to the UK. What is Emergency SOS via satellite? Emergency SOS via satellite was one of Apple's headline features on the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro. "Emergency SOS via satellite can help you connect with emergency services under exceptional circumstances when no other means of reaching emergency services are available," Apple explained. "If you call or text emergency services and can't connect because you're outsi){kind=link}
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APPLE has finally activated a groundbreaking iPhone feature that could actually save your life.
The impressive Emergency SOS via Satellite lets you contact emergency responders even if you don’t have regular phone signal.
It’s now live on millions of iPhone models, and can also be trialled using a new demo feature.
It means you can familiarise yourself with the tool without actually calling emergency services.