Wi-Fi and cellular networks cast an incredibly wide coverage net for all of us smartphone and mobile device users. From one carrier to the next, you'll be hard-pressed to find yourself in any corner ...

Apple’s decision to put satellite connections in iPhones is already saving lives, and as Hurricane Milton threatens Florida, now is the time for every US iPhone user to learn how the system works and ...

Being in an emergency without a way to contact your family or 911 is a scary thought. Big weather events can wipe out homes, phone lines and powerlines, making the usual cellular or Wi-Fi networks ...

With Satellite SOS on the Pixel 9, you can contact emergency services and share your emergency information when you’re in need of assistance, even without a mobile or even Wi-Fi connection. Running on ...

Apple included a number of satellite-based features in its latest iPhone models to help users keep contact in an emergency. Here's what they are, and how to use them if you have no signal. Major ...

Messaging is still one of the best ways to communicate with your friends and family. To send an SMS, all you need is a SIM card with an active messaging plan installed on your smartphone. But what if ...

In September, one of the more intriguing parts of Apple's iPhone 15 reveal event was that Apple's satellite-based roadside assistance program for U.S.-based customers, which launched in 2022 as an ...

Hurricane Milton is fast-approaching Florida's western coast, where millions have been told to evacuate and forecasters warn it could be one of the most destructive hurricanes for the state. The ...

The Google Pixel 10 series is finally here, bringing with it upgrades like a new Tensor G5 chipset, all manner of new AI software tricks, and Qi2 support. Announced in an admittedly awkward event on ...