Apple iPhone 14’s SoS Feature gets SpaceX’s Support

Apple’s satellite service provider Globalstar has partnered with SpaceX to launch more satellites into space in 2025.

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The deal, reportedly worth $64 million, will help Apple expand coverage of its emergency SoS services.

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The SoS feature lets people call for help in areas with no network coverage.

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Apple introduced the feature last year with iPhone 14 launch.

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Upcoming Apple smartphones will also benefit from the partnership between Globalstar and SpaceX.

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Apple iPhone 14’s SoS Feature gets SpaceX’s Support

Apple’s satellite service provider Globalstar has partnered with SpaceX to launch more satellites into space in 2025.

The deal, reportedly worth $64 million, will help Apple expand coverage of its emergency SoS services.

The SoS feature lets people call for help in areas with no network coverage.

Apple introduced the feature last year with iPhone 14 launch.

Upcoming Apple smartphones will also benefit from the partnership between Globalstar and SpaceX.

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