Shygar t1_j6z2do6 wrote on February 2, 2023 at 10:12 PM

Reply to comment by Citizen-Kang in Samsung's S23s don't have an answer to Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite by needlesfox

Same, I'd love the option to use my phone directly instead of Garmin

chickenlittle53 t1_j72ksxe wrote on February 3, 2023 at 4:53 PM

The majority of the population probably won't care at all. That said, apparently they have an app already you can use your phone for anyhow.

I just don't think most of the population cares enough to use satellite (that you have to pay extra for either typically anyhow) with how infrequent they would likely need to use it overall. I personally wouldn't play for a whole new phone for it and I actually hike and shit. I just don't do wild shit aline amdet folks know ahead of time.

Edit: Plus, if I have to pay anyway, Garmin is likely much better of a piece of equipment to use anyhow than iPhone. I'll end up with much better service with a better device meant for it.

Shygar t1_j72l37t wrote on February 3, 2023 at 4:55 PM

Yes there's an app to use it, but still it's a pain to have to carry multiple devices.

It would be good for people on road trips

chickenlittle53 t1_j72pcm6 wrote on February 3, 2023 at 5:21 PM

Not really. If your goal is saving your life wearing a watch on your wrist weighing next to nothing isn't a big deal. In fact, tons of devices weigh next to nothing and can easily just be in a bag. If the purpose is to actually save your life using better equipment trumps whatever you think isn't "worth it" if you value your life above all. Also saves folks a shit ton of money in the process.