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Apple launches Emergency SOS via satellite in Norway with iOS 26.4 requirement
Apple has made Emergency SOS via satellite available in Norway, according to a support document updated today. The feature works on iPhone 14 and later and Apple Watch Ultra 3 and later, with iOS 26.4 or watchOS 26.4 required.
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Apple has launched Emergency SOS via satellite in Norway. The company disclosed the availability in a support document updated today.
The service allows users to text emergency services without Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity in supported areas. In Norway, it requires iOS 26.4 or watchOS 26.4.
Compatible devices and limitation
Emergency SOS via satellite is available on iPhone 14 and later and Apple Watch Ultra 3 and later. Apple warns that satellite connectivity may not work in locations above 62° latitude.
What we know
- Apple has made Emergency SOS via satellite available in Norway.
- The feature requires iOS 26.4 or watchOS 26.4 in Norway.
- It supports iPhone 14 and later and Apple Watch Ultra 3 and later.
- Apple warns that satellite connectivity may fail above 62° latitude.
What is being verified
- The newsroom is checking the report that apple has made Emergency SOS via satellite available in Norway.
- Reporting from MacRumors is being compared; a second independent confirmation is not yet available.
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