Apple may launch the iPhone 14's satellite SOS feature outside of the US and Canada sooner than anticipated.

The recently released emergency SOS function from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), which was planned to debut first in the United States and Canada, might spread to other regions of the world sooner than expected.

What Happened: According to Apple, the feature, scheduled to launch in November, will expand to more countries in 2022, according to Gizmodo.

The precise areas in which the feature will be accessible were not disclosed.

Notably, Guam and American Samoa are not covered by the emergency satellite SOS service, according to Apple's support page.

However, foreign visitors to the United States and Canada are able to utilise the feature via satellite, with the exception of those who bought their phones in Hong Kong, Macau, or the Chinese mainland.

What's Important: This month, Apple released the iPhone 14 with the new, cost-free Emergency SOS feature. Globalstar serves as the foundation for the feature's satellite service.

When no WiFi or cellphone coverage is available, the service enables users to communicate with emergency personnel via satellite. Faster transmission requires a clear view of the sky.

According to Apple, the feature might not function in regions that are located above the 62o latitude, such as northern Canada and Alaska.

Following the establishment of a partnership between the two businesses, Elon Musk-led SpaceX also unveiled intentions to provide satellite-based connection to T-(NASDAQ: Mobile's TMUS) U.S. customers in 2019.