You twisted your ankle on the trail and need to call for help. It's a good time to learn how to use a new feature on your phone. It appears that Apple has the same conclusion. Sleuths at 9to5Mac discovered some code in the latest version of the software that may hint at the existence of a demo mode for satellites.
Apple demoed the feature for us earlier this month, but it is only available on the new iPhone 14 and 14 Pro. When you're out of cell range, it uses satellite to relay messages and location info. The feature is expected to arrive in the fall.
The groundwork is being laid for Apple's official launch. The demo mode is something we hadn't heard about before, but it's one of the features that 9to5Mac found in the latest version of the operating system. A clear view of the sky is required for this satellite demo to work. It will be available from the settings menu, according to 9to5 Mac.
Apple is not alone in pursuing ways to connect phones to satellites. It is possible that a demo mode will help owners get familiar with the feature and convince them that it is worth the money. It is not clear how much the two years of service on the phone will cost.
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