Avalanche survivors used this obscure iPhone feature to get help

Survivors of the deadly avalanche in California's Sierra Nevadas were stranded but used iPhone's emergency SOS feature to get ...

iPhone feature saved skiers from deadly avalanche—how you can turn it on

Smartphone safety feature plays role in dramatic mountain rescue.

Satellite Feature on iPhone Allowed Skiers to Seek Help After Avalanche

The Emergency SOS feature on iPhones can send texts to emergency responders via satellite when there is no cell tower nearby.
NBC Los Angeles

Apple Rolls Out iPhone Emergency SOS Satellite Alert Service for When You're Off the Grid. Here's How It Works

Apple is trying to give iPhone users a measure of safety even when they're in a place without cell service. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE On Tuesday, the company ...

This iPhone feature can save your life in an emergency

Six skiers are alive thanks to Emergency SOS via satellite.

Apple Releases iPhone Software Update To Address Emergency Call Issue

Apple’s latest iPhone update is designed to fix an issue which has affected emergency services since December.
Yahoo

The Quick Guide to Setting Up Emergency Contacts on iPhone

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Among the many useful things that the pre-installed Health app offers is Emergency Contacts. By adding emergency contacts to your ...