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Business-Parsnip-939 t1_ixl2cqh wrote

maybe you should accidentally break your leg to test out how fast the response time is!

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Idiotforrent t1_ixl64vm wrote

Well shit, now The Shining is an anachronism.

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BigBoobsMakeMeHappy t1_ixlbyte wrote

Does that mean you are connected to a satellite or it’s just showing that since you have no data, you have the option to connect to a satellite?

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drfrink85 t1_ixlcs4s wrote

My first thought was it looked like a shakeweight, then I read the comments and saw it was a satellite. Totally makes more sense!

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Europa13 t1_ixlemon wrote

I tested it a Zion NP last weekend. The service is free for two years, which includes uploading your location via satellite. It only allows you to do it every 15 minutes. When you see the satellite symbol (which appears when you have no cellular signal), go to the Find My app and select “send my location via satellite.” Anyone who shares location with you will then be able to see where you are along with a note that the location was updated via satellite since you have no cellular signal. It took ~28 seconds each time to connect to the satellite and send the location. It guides you to (slightly) move the phone to stay locked onto the satellite as it’s sending.

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BigBoobsMakeMeHappy t1_ixlepg0 wrote

Replying to SurfaceLapQuestion (#646,721)

Oh that’s super helpful! This would have been extremely helpful for us when we were driving cross country in the states and blew our tire in the middle of no where. We had to wait overnight to get help from a random person going by. It was hell.

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set4bet t1_ixlkv61 wrote

This service is actually useful. Even then though I can't shake the feeling that more and more we get these non-feature features which serve more as a clever marketing and dopamine hit. Like you see that 5G icon and you feel great even though you don't really need it or would notice if it was just a fake icon with 4G speeds behind it. Now you can see the satellite icon that makes you feel great. I wonder how many more of these kind of upgrades are ahead of us. Maybe I'm just a bit jaded though. Again this service actually has a merit I get that.

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Dudeicorn t1_ixloi27 wrote

Replying to Business-Parsnip-939 (#645,636)

As someone who accidentally broke their leg in the Colorado mountains, I’m not sure I’d recommend it. 😅 you do get to try some top notch narcotics and you get a cool story out of it though, which is neat I suppose. (Thankfully, I was in cell reception and SAR was able to get to me pretty quick.)

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tmrrsn114 t1_ixlqkaq wrote

I forgot to turn off airplane mode on my flight yesterday, and this same icon showed up for me

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dyslexicsuntied t1_ixlrhhc wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#647,654)

Other PLBs and satellite communicators are also hundreds of dollars themselves plus the subscription. A Garmin inreach is $400 plus a $12 per month plan. Apple will have to be comparable. I doubt apple will charge multiple hundreds, but if they charge $99 it’s a no brainer considering how often I am in backcountry locations doing activities that could result in serious injury.

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Cotcho t1_ixlv56h wrote

Replying to CyCoCyCo (#647,566)

I mean according to this documentary I saw. Making sure to break your leg enough that it comes through the skin, whilst impacting stability has no real impact on pain. I think it was called Scary Movie.

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Bucknubby t1_ixlvq8j wrote

You also see it when you’re not on airplane mode in the air. No big deal.

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jonjiv t1_ixm0xfh wrote

Replying to NamareNA (#646,623)

Yeah I don’t think you can create a widget like this with the app without logging in - which means either you or someone who trusts you with control of their vehicle has a Tesla.

With someone’s log in information, you can track the vehicle’s location, mess around with the cabin temperature, roll the windows up and down, control the music, remotely control the parked vehicle if nearby, and even reduce the top speed of the car all the way down to 50 mph. So, I don’t even let good friends who drive my car a lot have my log in because the temptation to prank is too strong.

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DisastrousNebula- t1_ixm18np wrote

I always see it inside my office because I have poor service. Lol

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bottom t1_ixm1kza wrote

Replying to Europa13 (#646,811)

Having used a satellite phone a lot times, vary greatly with connections to satellites, depending on where you are and availability of them and weather conditions. It’s a great feature to have though. Lifesaving.

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G59_666 t1_ixm2028 wrote

hidden tesla flex, i like it

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elgavilan t1_ixm3yi3 wrote

Replying to dyslexicsuntied (#647,888)

And it’s still lacking some of the functionality that those standalone devices have, which is probably part of why it’s free for the next two years.

I would bet that Apple plans on adding more features to it before they start charging for it

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dyslexicsuntied t1_ixm4fi7 wrote

Replying to elgavilan (#649,439)

Yeah exactly. I was thinking that but didn’t feel like making my reply so long. They will likely add the ability to send messages to people by choice rather than just for emergencies when they start charging for the service.

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Onlycardleft t1_ixm500z wrote

I purchase the new Garmin Inreach Mini about 2 months ago. It is $400. A year of service is +/- $125 for the cheapest plan. There is little cell service in my local National park. I can send text messages and my location with accuracy and reliability to a friend. I have not had reason to contact emergency services, but I don’t doubt that it will work just as well.

The main advantages of the Garmin over an iPhone is that the Garmin is bombproof, and it has 10 days of battery life. It has survived impacts, scratches, and exposure that would kill my phone . It’s a really tough piece of hardware. I clip it to the outside of my pack and forget about it. I have been to some rugged places in adverse weather with it clipped on the outside of my pack.

I love the iOS interface, Apple iPhones and iPads. if Apple makes an iPhone with similar ruggedness and battery life, that would be my preference. Until then…

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nopestillgotit t1_ixmclp3 wrote

100% didn’t crop out the widget to flex his tesla lol

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BoldInterrobang t1_ixmd9si wrote

Replying to Onlycardleft (#649,581)

The advantage for most with iPhone is that it’s with you. I’ve heard many that have Garmins talk about how often they could have used them when they were left at home or service was inactive. It’s all about trade offs.

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kindofageek t1_ixmdi9a wrote

Replying to Onlycardleft (#649,581)

Did you get the Mini or the new Mini 2? I love my Mini. Since it’s already getting paid for I keep it in the car with me at all times. If I pull over to do some fishing I have some extra backup if something goes wrong.

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Solkre t1_ixml2bo wrote

So cool to see this! "Hehe I'm in danger!"

Also, how Pissy would they be if you tested it to say Hi to the person on the other side?

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pacwess t1_ixmlt8m wrote

Apple is a genius at useful features that most Apple consumers will never need.
What's the cost after the first two years?
Will you be able to start/stop it as many now do with their online streaming to avoid paying a full year's worth?

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Europa13 t1_ixmlu0z wrote

Replying to kan84 (#650,362)

Location is only automatic when you have a cell signal. When you upload it manually via satellite, it will show them how many minutes ago you las sent it (since it only lets you do it every 15 minutes).

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panthereal t1_ixmmpmg wrote

How far west was it? I haven't seen the satellite yet just SOS here.

Granted you look like you're driving much cooler places than me with that Tesla pictured on your phone.

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USWC t1_ixmp2zi wrote

Replying to stoickthevast88 (#647,766)

That's not true, at least in the western US. Source: Me. 12 years running SAR missions in the western US. In CA and western mountain states, SAR rescues are free whether you are on federal, state or even private land. They are conducted by county sheriff SAR teams, state and federal rangers, and various military national guard units (and coast guard).

There are VERY rare exceptions for persons committing major felonies at the time. You will likely incur medical bills once handed off to private medical providers as you would if you suffered an injury at home.

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rockdangelo99 t1_ixmqm7h wrote

I saw in the mean streets of Detroit. Lol Got to close to the Detroit River and lost service for a second. Was really surprised to see the icon pop up so quick.

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MidKnight007 t1_ixmqw9a wrote

Me seeing that 5 miles outta town lol

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aussie_jason t1_ixmu84j wrote

Replying to Onlycardleft (#649,581)

Also the Garmin devices allow you to send & receive SMS through their gateway so you can give updates to friends/family, receive any urgent messages while off grid like medical emergencies with friends/family & also communicate about things that aren’t life endangering but are still emergencies.

I hope Apple adds that capability soon but I would still use my Garmin InReach Explorer+ as primary with my iPhone as backup.

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mk4dildo t1_ixmxub6 wrote

I see a lot of IUD mobiles in Colorado.

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stratosauce t1_ixnitkx wrote

Replying to catsagamer1 (#654,095)

Teslas are all surface level compared to other EVs that are now on the market, not to mention how they were found guilty of cutting corners like crazy during the pandemic

All around they’re just subpar cars sold for at an overpriced rate

I probably should’ve expected this response from r/iPhone lmao, exact same target market

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fiatars t1_ixnmh3e wrote

I get that in NYC subway every day. Gotta love T-Mobile.

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kindofageek t1_ixnn7mx wrote

Replying to Onlycardleft (#653,494)

I’ve been wanting to sell my Garmin Fenix 5 watch and upgrade to the newer model. Might have to think about the same with the Mini if it has better battery. I do like that it can work with the new dedicated messaging app.

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iWeaverOS t1_ixnpv2g wrote

Saw that in Cripple Creek visit too!

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Popular-Reflection71 t1_ixnsxtc wrote

Do you say Day-tuh or Da-tuh? Serious and life altering question

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Onlycardleft t1_ixnt1wh wrote

Replying to kindofageek (#655,523)

Battery life is about 10 days with minimized settings and an unobstructed view of the sky. I wore it on my pack for a climb of Shuksan, and used about 10%. It also has better satellite connectivity than the Mini1. And it seems very durable in an outside environment. I did not feel like I had to baby it. Just set it and forget it. (I have shattered phone screens in my living room and broken a camera on my first use of it, before I even took it out of my backpack.) and it works with the Garmin messaging app. Text messages from your phone to the M2 are seamless. However the messaging software on the M2 itself is terrible. The software interface for the system settings is also aweful. But you can do a lot of it on your cell phone. You really need a cell phone to get 100% use of the Mini.

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PercMastaFTW t1_ixnt5tq wrote

It was cool to see when my county's network completely dropped for hours...

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locololus t1_ixoddkv wrote

Wait did your phone just become a satellite phone?

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Raiiny00 t1_ixodu50 wrote

This is such a game changer for real. I do a ton of hiking in the Colorado mountains. While service has come a long way, there are still a ton of dead areas.

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Housto_0 t1_ixot4a3 wrote

I’ve been having serious service issues with my 14 pro. Not happy with this ESIM so far.

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jonkss2 t1_ixqvthq wrote

So what happens after two years? How much to continue with the service.

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segosmix t1_ixsde11 wrote

Replying to catsagamer1 (#654,095)

“You might have this feature one day, we don’t really know. Wanna buy the possibility of maybe having the feature?”

“Sure! Here you have my ten thousand dollars”

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