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Apple's Satellite Messaging Feature Emerges As Lifeline After Hurricane Helene Leaves Thousands Without Cell Phone Service: Here's How You Can Use It

Benzinga ·  Oct 1 10:19

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which claimed more than 100 lives and caused widespread devastation, the satellite messaging feature ofApple Inc.'s(NASDAQ:AAPL)iOS 18has proven to be a crucial lifeline for survivors.

What Happened: As Hurricane Helene left thousands without power and cell service, Apple's satellite messaging feature became instrumental in aiding survivors.

Introduced via the iOS 18 update, theMessages via Satellitefeature foriPhone 14and later models allows users to stay connected even when they're off the grid without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage.

Users on social media have praised the utility of this...

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