Key Points:
- Satellite Messaging: iPhone users can now send and receive texts even without cell service.
- Life-Saving Feature: This new technology has proven invaluable in disaster situations like Hurricane Helene.
- Apple’s Support: Apple is donating to relief efforts and continues to develop innovative features to help people.
Hurricane Helene devastated many communities, leaving people without power or cell service. But for iPhone users, a new feature called satellite messaging has been a lifesaver.
Apple introduced this feature in the latest iOS 18 update, allowing users to send and receive texts even when they don’t have a cell signal. This has been especially helpful for people who are stranded or need to communicate with emergency services.
Social media is filled with stories of how satellite messaging has helped people stay connected and safe during the hurricane. Many users are urging others to update their iPhones to iOS 18 to take advantage of this life-saving feature.
Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, has announced that the company will be donating to relief efforts in the affected areas. This shows Apple’s commitment to helping people in times of need.
Satellite messaging is just one example of how Apple’s innovative technology can make a real difference in people’s lives. With features like this, Apple is proving that smartphones can be more than just tools for entertainment. They can be essential tools for survival.
We’re thinking of all those facing the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Apple will be making a donation to help with relief efforts on the ground.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) September 30, 2024
Also, with Verizon service absolutely dead after the hurricane, the @Apple Satellite Messaging service, was extremely helpful to reach out and let family know we were safe, etc.
Such a helpful utility in times like this.
— Xen 💀 (@dancrodev) September 30, 2024
This new iOS 18 feature came in handy yesterday. I was able to contact my son. Unfortunately no one else in the family had the latest iOS installed so he was the only person who received my messages and later replied.
When this is a Starlink feature it will be incredible. pic.twitter.com/8dFBAUQkv1
— ⚙️ Mike, cyberowners.com (@TeslaTruckClub) September 29, 2024
I’ve never been more thankful to be an iPhone user.
Due to the lack of cell service, EVERYONE in Asheville NC right now on iOS 18 has been able to get messages out and in with the Satellite messaging feature.
This is literally saving lives @Apple. pic.twitter.com/k0FOIgKlRk
— Matt Van Swol (@matt_vanswol) September 30, 2024
