iPhone automatically summons rescuers after terrible Canada crash

Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite feature on iPhone has proven its value once again, automatically summoning rescuers to a snowy and remote area of British Columbia.Emergency SOS via SatelliteTwo men were rescued from deep snow near Nanoose Bay, north of Nanaimo, thanks to the emergency alert system on the iPhone. The accident happened Wednesday evening when their SUV went off a logging road and down an embankment.Triggered by the crash, the iPhone's SOS via Satellite feature automatically sent the accident scene's precise latitude and longitude coordinates to local authorities. The remote area lacked cell service, making the technology a lifesaver for the stranded duo. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums