Apple Extends Free Service for iPhone Users by One More Year

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav

Apple has extended the free service for iPhone 14 users by one more year.

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The company introduced the SOS emergency feature via satellite with the iPhone 14 last year.

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This feature allows iPhone users to contact emergency services when they don’t have network.

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Apple says that if you bought the iPhone 14 before November 15, 2023 you are eligible for the free extension.

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The satellite feature was initially offered for 2 years and one more added means they get it for three years now.

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Apple worked with Globalstar for the technology which is also available on the new iPhone 15 series models.

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Many people thought that Apple will finally share the pricing details to use the satellite feature.

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But it seems the company is waiting for the wider rollout before it starts charging a fee for offering the service.

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The satellite feature has launched in 16 countries so far which includes the US, UK, New Zealand, Canada, Spain and Belgium among others.

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