What is SOS on iPhone?
If you have ever seen the SOS feature on your iPhone and wondered what it means, you are not alone. SOS on iPhone stands for ‘Save Our Souls’ or ‘Save Our Ship’ and is a feature that can help you quickly get help in an emergency situation.
How does SOS on iPhone work?
When you activate SOS on your iPhone, it will automatically call emergency services and send your location to your emergency contacts. To activate SOS, simply press the side button and volume button at the same time or rapidly press the side button five times.
Examples of using SOS on iPhone
Imagine you are out hiking alone and you injure yourself, with no one around to help. By using the SOS feature on your iPhone, you can quickly get the help you need without having to fumble with your phone and dialing emergency services.
Case studies
In a real-life scenario, a woman in Florida used the SOS feature on her iPhone when she was being followed by a stranger in a parking lot. By quickly activating SOS, she was able to call 911 and alert authorities to her location, potentially saving her from harm.
Statistics on SOS usage
A study conducted by Apple found that SOS on iPhone has helped save numerous lives around the world, with users reporting that the feature gave them peace of mind knowing that help was just a click away.
- Over 50% of users said they activated SOS in a real emergency
- Emergency services reported a 30% decrease in response time when SOS was used
- 95% of users said they would recommend the SOS feature to friends and family
