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Brits are finally getting lifesaving iPhone feature that's been in the US for a long time

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Updated 09:05 10 Sep 2024 GMT+1Published 08:31 10 Sep 2024 GMT+1

Brits are finally getting lifesaving iPhone feature that's been in the US for a long time

Better late than never...

Joe Harker

Joe Harker

If you're an Apple customer in the UK then it's good news, though what you're getting will only really help you out if you get stuck in a particularly sticky jam.

A bit like Netflix, when it comes to your smartphone there's some stuff you'll get over in the US that you don't get when you're in some other countries.

While the iPhone has enough features and gizmos to keep you occupied for hours and drain your battery, there's going to be another one which Brits will get to make use of.

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For when you really need help on the roads. (Apple)
For when you really need help on the roads. (Apple)

Apple recently announced that they're rolling out their roadside assistance feature to a number of countries, including the UK, and it'll work even if you've gone off the grid.

Over in the US, Apple's Roadside Assistance via Satellite feature will get you help if your car breaks down but you've not got the phone signal or internet connection to summon help.

There aren't many places over here where motorists might be travelling through in the UK which are off the grid, but there are some spots and woe betide you if you should encounter some difficulties.

Now, however, with the rollout of Roadside Assistance via Satellite you'll be able to beam a distress signal up into space and summon aid.

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According to MacRumors, Apple will be partnering with Green Flag to provide the roadside assistance, and if you're not a member with them, you can still get them to help out on a pay-per-use basis.

We'd hope that you're not regularly ending up in situations where you're needing to blast a satellite with your message for help, so presumably it'll be worth what you pay to get some help.

The feature is coming to the UK with the rollout of iOS 18, though not every model of iPhone will have access to it.

Apple will soon roll out the iPhone 16, while Brits shall at last get some roadside assistance. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Apple will soon roll out the iPhone 16, while Brits shall at last get some roadside assistance. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Per The Sun, the iPhone range from 11 through to 15 with all their various Pro, Max and Mini models will be getting the satellite access.

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The second and third generations of the iPhone SE will also be getting them, as is the X range, which is basically just the iPhone 10 but they wanted a fancy Roman numeral in the mix.

It will of course also be available on the new iPhone 16 range, which Apple were fairly chuffed to be announcing.

To anyone with a really old iPhone that's not supported by Roadside Assistance via Satellite, please try not to break down somewhere you can't call for help.

This article contains affiliate links and LADbible Group might make a commission on anything purchased.

The iPhone 16 will be available for pre-order from Friday with availability beginning 20 September, you’ll be able to shop it at the likes of Sky Mobile, Amazon and Carphone Warehouse.

Featured Image Credit: Apple

Topics: Apple, Technology, iPhone, UK News

Joe Harker
Joe Harker

Joe graduated from the University of Salford with a degree in Journalism and worked for Reach before joining the LADbible Group. When not writing he enjoys the nerdier things in life like painting wargaming miniatures and chatting with other nerds on the internet. He's also spent a few years coaching fencing. Contact him via [email protected]

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