Apple has officially launched its long-awaited Emergency SOS via satellite in the United States and , allowing 14 users to send text messages in the event of an emergency while outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage.The messages are sent in about 15 seconds if the user has a direct view of the sky and horizon, but the call for help could take longer if there are obstacles such as forests or mountains in the area.While pricing for the service has yet to be revealed, it will be free to users for two years - industry experts speculate Apple wants to see how it is used before setting a cost.
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