Apple's new mobile operating system could help iPhone users stay in touch if Hurricane Milton knocks out cell service.

With over a month of hurricane season to go, Gulf Coast residents now have another tool in their arsenal for safety. But it’s specific to iPhone users. Apple’s iOs18 allows customers to send text messages via satellite when cell service goes down.

With Hurricane Milton off the coast of Florida, here's how to make sure you can send messages via satellite if you have no cellular and Wi-Fi coverage.

Starting with the iPhone 14 line, Apple has quietly turned its popular handsets into satellite phones. First, people could use them to contact emergency services. With the latest

A feature that you never want to have to use, but is thankful is there when you need it is the ability to send messages over satellite. And you are able