The biggest new feature for the iPhone 14, 14 Plus and 14 Pro isn't something you'll use often, but you'll be happy to have it. People can use the built-in satellite connection on the new phones to send emergency messages when there's no cell signal.
If you want to get the best signal, you need to point your phone in the right direction. You can communicate with emergency service providers if you have a connection. The feature includes some automatic questions, like "is anyone hurt?", that it will prompt you to answer if you don't already know. You can reply to the auto-populated answers with a tap. Messages are being compressed to a third of their normal size in order to send them more quickly.
Once the message is sent to the satellite, Apple says it will be routed to an emergency response center if it's only for voice calls.
It's not clear how much the feature will cost after two years, but it will be free. For people who are frequently away from cellular signals, this feature could be very useful.
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