Explained: How Apple iPhone 14 satellite connectivity works

As promised during the September fall hardware event, Apple on Tuesday (November 15) unlocked the satellite connectivity feature in iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max through a software update.

Emergency SOS via Satellite is one of two new potential life-saving features exclusive to the new iPhone 14 series. The Crash Detection feature has been on the new models since day one and despite the false alarm caused during roller coaster rides, it works as advertised to get you medical aid soon as possible. [Note: False triggering can be fixed by turning on the flight mode and when you get down from the roller coaster ride, make sure to turn it off]