{"id":488,"date":"2024-11-28T03:53:24","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T03:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/?p=488"},"modified":"2024-11-28T03:53:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T03:53:24","slug":"got-an-iphone-14-its-safety-features-are-getting-downgraded-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/2024\/11\/28\/got-an-iphone-14-its-safety-features-are-getting-downgraded-soon\/","title":{"rendered":"Got an iPhone 14? Its safety features are getting downgraded soon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At least in some cases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Satellite-connectivity-iPHONE2-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;quality=50&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were among those who purchased a new iPhone in 2022, your device might now feel a little less helpful, at least in emergency situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s because the two-year free trial of Apple\u2019s Emergency SOS Satellite feature, a groundbreaking technology introduced with theiPhone 14 series, has officially expired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Apple has granted users an additional year of free access, the clock is ticking, and the long-term cost of the service remains a mystery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.macworld.co.uk\/cmsdata\/features\/3818410\/comprar-iphone-14.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"iPhone 14\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple\u2019s Emergency SOS Satellite feature debuted in November 2022, positioning the company as a leader in integrating satellite telecommunications into&nbsp;flagship phones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Powered by a partnership with Globalstar, the technology enables users to connect with emergency services or share their location via theFind My appin areas without cellular or WiFi coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When theiPhone 14,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Apple-1744075-A2850\">iPhone 14 Plus<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Apple-1745309-A2866\">iPhone 14 Pro<\/a>and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Apple-1745310-A2830\">iPhone 14 Pro Max<\/a>launched, Apple promised a free two-year trial of the Emergency SOS Satellite feature. That period has now come to an end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Apple-1744075-A2850\">A2850 Battery for Apple iPhone 14 Plus<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Apple has extended the free use until at least November 2025, giving users a temporary reprieve before fees are introduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of now, Apple has not disclosed how much the service will cost after the extension ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.techadvisor.com\/cmsdata\/features\/3818033\/iphone_13_pro_max_review_14.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Apple-1744075-A2850\">iPhone 14 series<\/a> owners can continue to rely on the Emergency SOS Satellite feature without any immediate cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind though that the expiration of the initial free period serves as a reminder that this critical service may not remain free forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, users might need to decide whether to pay for ongoing access if Apple introduces pricing after 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before that happens, we also expect to finally see theiPhone SE 4in early 2025, as well as theiPhone 17 seriesin September next year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At least in some cases If you were among those who purchased a new iPhone in 2022, your device might now feel a little less helpful, at least in emergency situations. That\u2019s because the two-year free trial of Apple\u2019s Emergency SOS Satellite feature, a groundbreaking technology introduced with theiPhone 14 series, has officially expired. While &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/2024\/11\/28\/got-an-iphone-14-its-safety-features-are-getting-downgraded-soon\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Got an iPhone 14? 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