Apple's new mobile operating system could help iPhone users stay in touch if Hurricane Milton knocks out cell service.

With over a month of hurricane season to go, Gulf Coast residents now have another tool in their arsenal for safety. But it’s specific to iPhone users. Apple’s iOs18 allows customers to send text messages via satellite when cell service goes down.

If you're somewhere that you can't get cellular or Wi-Fi service, you can still contact emergency services using a Pixel 9 device, including the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. They do this using satellite connectivity, so you'll need to make sure that you're outside under clear skies if possible.

With Hurricane Milton off the coast of Florida, here's how to make sure you can send messages via satellite if you have no cellular and Wi-Fi coverage.

Apple's Messages app in iOS 18 supports texting via satellite - here's how to send iMessages and SMS texts this way.

Starting with the iPhone 14 line, Apple has quietly turned its popular handsets into satellite phones. First, people could use them to contact emergency services. With the latest

A feature that you never want to have to use, but is thankful is there when you need it is the ability to send messages over satellite. And you are able