Newer iPhone models come preset with SOS mode. Once activated, this feature contacts emergency services to assist one in need. It can be used without SIM cards and even activated when the cell service ...

If you've ever pulled out your iPhone or Android phone and found it showing SOS mode, no service or searching, you already know how frustrating it can be to figure out whether it's a you problem or if ...

Some iPhone users may have noticed that whenever a bout of bad weather hits the area, their cell phones display something a little unusual in their status bar: SOS or SOS only. SOS and SOS only on ...

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