WWDC is in full swing, and Apple has announced iOS 18, which includes many new features such as ChatGPT integration, an updated Siri, and more. A noteworthy addition is the ability to send text messages via satellite connectivity.
iOS 18 takes Emergency SOS via satellite to a new level. Apple introduced the Emergency SOS service with the iPhone 14 in the US and Canada, and later expanded it to some European cities. This feature is incredibly helpful if your vehicle breaks down, you have a medical emergency, or you lose your way.
All you need is an open area, and your iPhone must be on. It has proven to be very useful. You can send and receive messages, and the best part is that text messages sent via satellite are end-to-end encrypted.
Here are the devices that will support this feature:
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
This means that these devices will integrate iOS 18. If you own any of these devices and are in an area where Apple provides this service, it is undoubtedly a life-saving feature. The upcoming iPhone 16 series will also have this feature as it will launch with iOS 18. Apple quote this-
On Satellite Messages apple quoted “With the satellite capabilities on iPhone 14 or later, you can stay connected with friends and family over iMessage or SMS even without cellular or Wi-Fi service. When texting people on iMessage, you’ll also be able to use key features like sending and receiving messages, emoji, and Tapbacks. And all your iMessages sent over satellite are end-to-end encrypted.”
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