Both iOS 15.6 and iOS 16 allegedly provide a new toggle that lets you test emergency alerts from the US government on your iPhone and Apple Watch.
You can now test emergency alerts from the US government on your iPhone
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iPhone 14 may bring satellite connectivity for emergency texting and SOS features
This year's upcoming iPhone 14 models is rumored to add satellite connectivity for SOS response features and emergency contacts anywhere there's satellite coverage.
The latest Apple Watch ad is both shameless and another masterclass in advertising
Emergency SOS on Apple Watch stars in a new Apple advertisement that tugs the heartstrings by reinforcing how the wrist-worn device could help save lives.
Emergency SOS in iOS 15.2: Rapid presses vs. holding down
Emergency SOS in iOS 15.2 can be initiated with rapid presses of your iPhone's power button or by holding down the power button and either volume button together.
Apple apparently intends to launch car crash detection in 2022
Apple reportedly intends to unveil a new feature in 2022 for its iPhone and Apple Watch devices that would automatically place a call to emergency services such as 911 in the United States immediately after a car accident has been detected.
No, Apple is not turning off Emergency Broadcast Alerts on your iPhone
In the wake of the storming of the Capitol in Washington by right-wing fanatics, a false rumor started making the rounds that Apple was plotting to automatically turn off the Government Emergency Broadcast alerts on iOS devices without users' consent.
How to set up your Emergency Contacts on iPhone
We get used to handing out our emergency contacts at doctor’s offices, hospitals, and the like. But how many of us take the time to set them up on our device?
Having your emergency contacts set and ready on your iPhone can be an enormous help when you need them. Whether you have a health condition that can put you in danger or not doesn’t really matter. It’s about having that insurance at your fingertips.
In this tutorial we’ll show you a few quick ways you can set up the emergency contacts on your iPhone. Since it only takes a minute or two, it’s worth your time. Hopefully, you’ll never need to use them, but if you do, they’ll be ready.
What you need to know about your AirPods and Amber emergency alerts
If you're an AirPods owner, there's something you need to know about Amber and emergency alerts, which in the US are distributed via TV stations, text messages and other means, including government notifications on mobile devices like iPhone.
Presidential alert system test coming today, Oct. 3, in the US
For those in the United States, today is the day the government plans on testing the presidential alert system. During the test, you'll hear a warning tone on your iPhone that should sound familiar.
In iOS 12, 911 responders will know your exact location in the US
The iOS 12 update will allow emergency responders in the United States to know your exact location when you call 911. The change will provide faster and more accurate information to help reduce emergency response times, according to Apple.
How to allow calls and texts from specific contacts with Do Not Disturb on
The Do Not Disturb feature on your device is a handy tool for those times when you need to unplug. But, if an emergency pops up, you still want calls or texts from certain contacts to get through.
One way to do this is to add those contacts to your Favorites or create a new group for them. However, there is another way to allow those important phone calls and messages to come through by using the Emergency Bypass setting.
If you sleep with an Apple Watch on, consider disabling Auto Call in Emergency SOS settings
Emergency SOS, a tremendously helpful feature in iOS and watchOS that allows you to quickly and easily place a potentially life-saving call to local emergency services, is apparently causing some unforeseen problems for people who sleep with their Apple Watch on.