Apple launches satellite emergency rescue function in Japan, covering iPhone 14/15 series

Apple announced today that it will start providing satellite emergency rescue services to Japanese users. The service will be free for the first two years and is applicable to all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models. When iPhone users are in danger, even if they are not within the coverage of cellular networks or Wi-Fi, they can establish contact with emergency services through satellite communication. Apple allows users to quickly dial 110, send satellite messages, and share their current location via satellite. Currently, Apple's iPhone satellite emergency rescue service is available in 17 countries and regions, including Japan, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States