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  • Satellite SOS is a game changer, says LA Search and Rescue

    macgui said:
    That's your takeaway and contribution. Hm.

    I'm happy to hear LASD has accepted this feature as a viable aid to rescue and lifesaving. To be saved from a life threatening situation must be an overwhelm sense of relief. To be in the position to provide that aid when it's needed most is rewarding. To be too late can be devastating friends, family, and responders alike.

    Apple really nailed the two-way text feature though they probably had input from responders. Talking to someone on the phone often finds an excited victim who has trouble concentrating on answering the important questions ask. Having to answer those question in text much reduce the distraction considerably. It's good to hear some real world feedback on this instead of web doom and gloom. Nice article, AI!
    It's through text because via satellite, even a simple compressed message can take a minute or more to send. Voice wouldn't be possible. It's actually insane that they are able to send messages back and forth 
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