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Stuff.tv
13-05-2025
- Stuff.tv
This free iOS update brings one must-have feature to the iPhone 13
Just when you thought the latest smartphones could do it all, they gained the ability to talk to the sky. Sort of. From the iPhone 14 range onwards, Apple began including satellite connectivity tech in its handsets for emergencies. And now, thanks to the free iOS 18.5 software update, these capabilities are available to anyone still using the iPhone 13. Now, this isn't quite the full-fledged Apple Emergency SOS satellite service you get on the iPhone 14 and above. Instead, it's 'carrier-provided' satellite support. Right now, this means T-Mobile's Starlink-powered messaging service. When other carriers begin offering a similar service, they'll also be supported by the feature on iPhone 13 devices. If you're a T-Mobile user with any of the iPhone 13 models – Mini, Pro, Pro Max, or the regular one – you can now send messages via satellite. That's provided you're in the US and you hop on the trial before it wraps up in July. While it's not quite the red-button, save-me-now Emergency SOS feature that newer iPhones enjoy, this is down to hardware limitations on the iPhone 13. It's still the kind of must-have feature that gives your older device a new lease on life. You don't need to be stranded up a mountain for this feature to matter – dodgy reception on the motorway when you've broken down could justify it. The rest of iOS 18.5's additions are much more minor. Apple's newest Pride wallpaper for 2025 is now available. Parents can now get pinged when their kid tries to outsmart Screen Time with the passcode. And there's a fix for the Apple Vision Pro app showing a black screen, which is very niche unless you're a Vision Pro early adopter. Apple's free iOS 18.5 update is free and rolling out now to all compatible iPhones. If you're in the US on T-Mobile, you can try out the satellite messaging service on iPhone 13 devices or newer at no cost before the trial ends in July.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Phone feature helps rescue family lost in Red River Gorge
RED RIVER GORGE, Ky. (FOX 56) — At 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wolfe County Search and Rescue crews were alerted that a family of three was lost in the Red River Gorge, including a small child. Authorities said the family went out to hike Tower Rock Trail but eventually got lost after crossing over to a different trail. The family used the Apple Emergency SOS feature, which provided a set of coordinates to help rescuers locate the family about 2.5 miles from the Bison trailhead. 'In our case, Wolfe County Search and Rescue went right to their location, and they were back to safety in roughly an hour and a half,' Kevin Osbourn, with the rescue team, said. University alumni rally for 'One Day for UK' event Phone feature helps rescue family lost in Red River Gorge Former inmate set to lead new re-entry program at the Jessamine County Detention Center He said the family was cold but otherwise okay. The team gets called out for rescues in the Gorge 60-70 times a year. Osbourn said it's important for hikers to become familiar with this phone feature. iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite allows people with the iPhone 14 and later to connect and get help when a cellular signal is unavailable. If you do not have an iPhone, Osbourn said there are other precautions to take. Read more of the latest Kentucky news 'Tell somebody, tell a loved one or a friend, 'Hey I'm going into the woods; this is the time,'' Osbourn said. Sandy Moore and her family made the spring break trip to the gorge from family completed a short hike and said they make sure to follow safety measures, like bringing snacks and doing research ahead of time. 'The right footwear is good, so we definitely want to make sure we either have hiking shoes or shoes with good treads and just take it slow and steady,' Moore said. Search and rescue crews encourage people not to shy away from bringing a traditional map with them when going hiking. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
