Get to Know Your Phone’s Built-In Emergency Kit

NYT Business Wednesday 02 September 2026, 09:03 UTC By J. D. Biersdorfer 1 min read

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Apple’s more recent iPhone models include the ability to communicate with emergency services by text chat over a satellite connection, as well as a demonstration mode.

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