iPhone 14 and 14 Pro gain satellite SOS for off-grid emergencies

[99cummins]

Thought this was interesting. Be a cool feature to have if you’re someone that frequents places with limited/no cell service.

iPhone 14 and 14 Pro gain satellite SOS for off-grid emergencies | TechCrunch

Apple is adding a limited form of satellite connectivity to new iPhones that lets users send an SOS even when they're off the grid, no dish required.

techcrunch.com

 

[SomeSoldier]

Thought this was interesting. Be a cool feature to have if you’re someone that frequents places with limited/no cell service.

iPhone 14 and 14 Pro gain satellite SOS for off-grid emergencies | TechCrunch

Apple is adding a limited form of satellite connectivity to new iPhones that lets users send an SOS even when they're off the grid, no dish required.

techcrunch.com

Or it's great for tracking people who live off grid.

 

[libertysnake]

Or it's great for tracking people who live off grid.

They make something to handle that sort of problem.

 

[Acer-m14]

learn the art of smoke signals LOL ..

 

[Saltwater60]

I hope my work gets me one for this reason. I’m out in the country and I cover a lot of ground for my job.

 

[libertysnake]

I hope my work gets me one for this reason. I’m out in the country and I cover a lot of ground for my job.

I hike a lot / ruck. This would be useful to me when going solo.

 

[SomeSoldier]

I hike a lot / ruck. This would be useful to me when going solo.

Plenty of other options.

 

[pshift]

The purpose of technology advancing like this is NEVER for your benefit. They can still track you with todays cell phones turned off. Why do you think that removable batteries are no longer in existance. What we need are $10 burner cell phones, no internet, just in case.....

 

[SonOfSun]

Why do you think that removable batteries are no longer in existance.

There are some actual reasons for this that don't involve tin foil head coverings.

1. Most people want water proof phones. That's not really economically feasible with the back coming off to access a battery compartment.
2. The consumer on average wants physically smaller and lighter phones, with a big screen. Sealed in batteries allow for more optimized product design which for the end user means lighter and thinner phones without sacrificing on the screen
3. Fast charging. Many newer phones have multiple batteries to enable faster charging. It's not a simple as just replacing the battery in those cases.
4. Greed. If it's hard for the average person to replace a sealed in battery... When the battery is worn out that means the consumers are more likely to just buy a new phone. Obvious to see how phone makers would like that.

 

[pshift]

I know that this was consumer-driven, as well as greed. Just my suspicious nature kicking in as usual.

 

[libertysnake]

I use a Garmin Inreach Mini when out in the woods by myself. Have been in ADK’s recently climbing peaks and use it to communicate with Butterfly. When bluetoothed to my iphone I can text and email any of my contacts. The device is costly and a subscription is needed. This was an initial turnoff but have had it with me for 19 climbs now and really like it.

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I'll be honest the pricing on that thing is kind of impractical by comparison to just upgrading my phone. I don't really want to text anyone, just be able to do some basic SOS shit. For that cost it seems really high.

 

[99cummins]

The purpose of technology advancing like this is NEVER for your benefit. They can still track you with todays cell phones turned off. Why do you think that removable batteries are no longer in existance. What we need are $10 burner cell phones, no internet, just in case.....

True but there are a number of faraday bags for phones to control your phone being able to communicate.

 

[Acer-m14]

DIY your own Lead Phone case

https://www.amazon.com/KRT-Lead-Sheeting-Sheet-Rolls/dp/B01I289NKE/ref=asc_df_B01I289NKE/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241955956487&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3606468288145468893&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005580&hvtargid=pla-570802058330&th=1

 

[1075tech]

True but there are a number of faraday bags for phones to control your phone being able to communicate.

As a test, I put my phone in the "anti-read" bag that comes with an ez-pass. It still works. Bag doesn't block anything

 

[99cummins]

As a test, I put my phone in the "anti-read" bag that comes with an ez-pass. It still works. Bag doesn't block anything

Maybe those are only thick enough to block the ezpass? Phones could require a something a little stronger possibly. There are a number of faraday pouches on Amazon. I’ll have to read some reviews and see what people say about those.