Apple released iOS 18.5, expanding emergency satellite capabilities to iPhone 13 owners for the first time. Previously limited to iPhone 14 and later models, the feature allows users to contact emergency services, send satellite texts, and share information when cellular or Wi-Fi signals are unavailable. The update has already been credited with saving lives in various emergency scenarios.
Apple released iOS 18.5, expanding emergency satellite capabilities to iPhone 13 owners for the first time. Previously limited to iPhone 14 and later models, the feature allows users to contact emergency services, send satellite texts, and share information when cellular or Wi-Fi signals are unavailable. The update has already been credited with saving lives in various emergency scenarios.