Messages via satellite provides lifeline to iPhone users
Messages via satellite provides lifeline to iPhone users in Hurricane Helene fallout
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Hurricane Helene has caused widespread destruction and claimed over 100 lives in the US.
Many are without power and communication, but iOS 18’s Messages via satellite feature has been a crucial lifeline for survivors.
Apple added this feature to iPhones in the recent update, and social media reports indicate its importance during the storm.
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a donation for relief efforts, highlighting the impact of this life-saving feature in times of crisis.
The Messages via satellite feature underscores Apple’s commitment to innovation that can make a real difference in emergencies.
Lack of communication has authorities on edge with several people who are unaccounted for.
