I love the outdoors. Some of my best moments have been spent backpacking in the Pacific Northwest or, more recently, rafting the rivers of Colorado and Utah. So, last fall, when Apple introduced a new iPhone 14 SOS feature that allowed users to send emergency messages via low-orbit satellites from the wilderness, I was intrigued. I bought the new device, walked through a demo explaining how to use the technology, and then basically forgot about it — until June 28, 2023. Satellite connectivity se
While enjoying a trip through Dinosaur National Monument, one hiker found himself the subject of a helicopter search-and-rescue mission after falsely activating his iPhone s Emergency SOS via satellite feature.
While enjoying a trip through Dinosaur National Monument, one hiker found himself the subject of a helicopter search-and-rescue mission after falsely activating his iPhone's Emergency SOS via satellite feature.