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In Reach is basically 911 but in the backcountry. I don’t see how Apple can compete with that. Being able to contact emergency services without running back to
by throwaway173738 1y ago
In Reach is basically 911 but in the backcountry. I don’t see how Apple can compete with that. Being able to contact emergency services without running back to a trailhead and driving to civilization is really powerful as an extra measure of safety.
- mikestew 1y agoApple already competes with satellite comms on the latest phones (well, anything after the 13?). It’s not as hands-off as InReach, but the job gets done. Rumors say the new AW Ultra will have satellite comms. On top of that, T-Mobile has sat->cell now even for my iPhone 13. I tried the beta, it gets the job done and pretty seamlessly. It’s a monthly extra, so I’ll keep the InReach for now, but it’s time is limited.