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NSW Farmers says satellite emergency connectivity in new iPhones could save lives in the bush if it gets rolled out in Australia.
The new feature, which Apple says will allow users to send preset “SOS” messages to emergency services using direct satellite connections, would partly solve a major issue for rural and remote communities.
At present, large parts of NSW have limited or no mobile phone reception, meaning anyone who runs into trouble or has an accident is unable to call for help without dedicated equipment.
The rollout of this feature on new mobile phones would…
