Apple might let you test satellite SOS without sending an emergency message
by Allison Johnson from The Verge - All Posts on (#645Q4)
It might be a good idea to get familiar with the feature before you get into trouble. | Image: Apple Say you twisted your ankle on the trail, you're out of cell signal range, and you need to call for help. Sounds like a great time to learn how to use a new feature on your phone, right? Hell no, and it seems that Apple has come to the same conclusion. Sleuths at 9to5Mac discovered some code in the latest iOS 16 developer beta that hints at the existence of a satellite SOS demo mode, potentially so you can get familiar with the feature before you get into trouble.
SOS via satellite is the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro-only feature Apple announced (and demo'd for us) earlier this month. It uses satellite connectivity to help relay messages and location info to emergency services when you're out of cell range. It's not live yet; the feature is...