One of the new functions added by Apple to the iPhone 14 series is communication with external satellites even when there is no coverage on the phone. This function only allows you to perform basic activities, such as sending an SMS or making a short phone call, and it is intended to bring help in crisis situations. We didn't have to wait long for the first confirmed case of using satellite connectivity in new iPhones, because the report of such an incident has already appeared in the media.
According to the description, on 1st of December 2022, around 2:00 a.m., state troopers in Alaska received information that a person traveling on a snowmobile activated the SOS function connecting to a satellite via his iPhone. The services immediately started the rescue operation and thanks to the sharing of GPS coordinates by Apple, the man who called for help was saved.