If you've ever pulled out your iPhone or Android phone and found it showing SOS mode, no service or searching, you already know how frustrating it can be to figure out whether it's a you problem or if ...

Newer iPhone models come preset with SOS mode. Once activated, this feature contacts emergency services to assist one in need. It can be used without SIM cards and even activated when the cell service ...

Being in an emergency without a way to contact your family or 911 is a scary thought. Big weather events can wipe out homes, phone lines and powerlines, making the usual cellular or Wi-Fi networks ...

Even when you're in an area with good cellular coverage, your iPhone status might read SOS. Here's what to know. With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about ...