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I think SOS would almost have to be free on iPhones for the reason you stated. Besides, it would probably pay for itself because it would be such a great sellin
by dunnevens 5y ago
I think SOS would almost have to be free on iPhones for the reason you stated. Besides, it would probably pay for itself because it would be such a great selling point. Could see a fair number of Android users switching for having emergency access available anywhere.
And it would be great free advertising. I'm just imagining the first news story with a lost hiker rescued because of their iPhone. It would make a big impact.
- tomjen3 5y agoI am not so sure about the advertising. Apple is already doing that with people who get saved by the watch and those don't then to make huge splashy headlines.
- notatoad 5y agothe watch doesn't give you connectivity anywhere your phone wouldn't. the people being rescued because they called from help from their watch are being rescued from areas with good cell coverage, they just didn't bring their phone with them. it's a different story if they're offering satellite connectivity.
- tomjen3 5y agoMost of the people in the stories were rescued because of the watch fall detection features, which Apple wanted to highlight.
- dzhiurgis 5y ago> Could see a fair number of Android users switching LOL. If Apple is getting this then Android will get this, if not sooner (think Google Fi), since this is built in the radio chip (something Apple still buys from 3rd party).
- jazzyjackson 5y agonot if they have exclusive agreements with the satellite provider
- dzhiurgis 5y agoSat providers have SIM cards just like any other provider providing the providings (remember phonejacker?)