Apple has confirmed that it will expand its Emergency SOS via satellite feature to Mexico later this year. This expansion will bring the feature to iPhone and Apple Watch Ultra users in the country, complementing the existing availability of Find My via satellite and Messages via satellite.
Confirmed to 9to5Mac, Apple says the feature will launch later this year for users in Mexico with an iPhone 14 or later — including the newly announced iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Emergency SOS via satellite allows users to contact emergency services even when they’re outside of cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. The feature prompts users with vital questions to assess their situation and guides them on how to point their device to connect with a satellite. Responses are then relayed to Apple-trained specialists, who can coordinate with emergency services on the user’s behalf.