The iPhone has been one of the most popular smartphones globally. It was launched as a revolutionary new device to make your life easier and it also came with an added status quo. In this article, we will talk about 5 emergency iPhone features that are life-saving.
Owning a smartphone and that too an iPhone has become a necessity in many parts of the world. People have become used to the user interface so much that a new launch of the latest iPhone has become a rage all over the world.
An iPhone launch event is one of the most followed and talked about events in the world of smartphones and other electronic devices. People wait eagerly in long queues to buy the latest release and upgrade themselves with the trend.
However, there are many features in your iPhone that you may not be aware of. Many a time, people have been informed of their smartphone’s hidden features through an interactive real or YouTube short showing exactly what the gadget is capable of.
Apart from taking some killer selfies, these smart gadgets have many interesting features that may come in handy during an emergency.
Here Are 5 Emergency iPhone Features:
1. Emergency SOS
During a critical situation where your phone has no internet connection or where you are unable to dial the emergency number, calling for an emergency becomes challenging and stressful. But with an iPhone, you can call emergency numbers without actually calling them.
Though the process is different in various countries, the most basic way is to press the side button and volume button together for a few seconds. An emergency SOS pop-up will appear on the screen and you just need to slide it. An emergency call will be placed from your phone automatically.
2. Emergency SOS via Satellite
This feature is available in iPhone 14 and 15 with iOS 16.1 or later versions only. It allows you to make emergency SOS calls in case of no network or connectivity. To use this feature, go to settings then Emergency SOS, and then scroll to the bottom where you will see Emergency SOS via the Satellite option.
To make you aware of how it would work in real-time, Apple allows you to take a demo of this feature.
3. Emergency Contact
This feature is available not just in your iPhone but in your Apple Watch Series 8. In case you are in a crash, the accelerometer and gyroscope sensors will inform your emergency contact of your location and alert them of your accident. However, there have been instances of false alarms where an alert was sent when there was no actual emergency. Nevertheless, this feature has proven to be a lifesaver in many situations.
4. Driving Mode
Apple has always had a ‘Do Not Disturb’ feature that lets you work or sleep in peace without getting bothered by constant notifications. Apple has now launched a new feature that enables you to Drive with a focus on ensuring safety on the road. This mode gets switched on when your phone detects that you are driving by using data from your accelerometers and Bluetooth activity. When activated, it will mute your notifications and send an automated text message informing the sender that you are currently driving and unable to respond.
5. Medical ID
Apple lets you feed all your medical history in the health app in case of an emergency. In an accident where you are unresponsive and unable to inform the medical experts of your history, this app can be a lifesaver as it will be displayed on your screen with every minute medical detail of your life. When an SOS is sent from your phone, this “Medical ID” will also be shared.
Apple smartphones may be expensive but when you look at the technical excellence that these gadgets have, they become more of a necessity than a luxury.
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