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Free on Apple forever, right? Why would I pay for this feature? It seems so cheap to actually market since it’s so rarely used.
by prepend 2y ago
Free on Apple forever, right?
Why would I pay for this feature? It seems so cheap to actually market since it’s so rarely used.
- OatmealDome 2y agoIt's technically supposed to be a paid service on iPhones too, but Apple recently extended the free trial, so nobody is actually paying for it yet. [0] [0] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/11/apple-extends-emergency-sos-via-satellite-for-an-additional-free-year/ https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/11/apple-extends-emergen...
- sweca 2y agoApple is also free for 2 years[0], but last year they extended it for another[1]. [0]: https://www.apple.com/ca/newsroom/2022/11/emergency-sos-via-satellite-available-today-on-iphone-14-lineup/ https://www.apple.com/ca/newsroom/2022/11/emergency-sos-via-... [1]: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/11/apple-extends-emergency-sos-via-satellite-for-an-additional-free-year/ https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/11/apple-extends-emergen...
- katbyte 2y agoApple is launching satellite iMessage this fall, I imagine that’s what they will start to charge for after X years. SOS uses do little data in comparison it’s not worth charging
- SirMaster 2y agoWell doesn't SOS basically call rescue services to your location? So seems like it would be very rare for people to abuse as you would likely have to pay a lot for the rescue services rendered.