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iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite saves stranded Alaska man

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iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite saves stranded Alaska man
Even in remote Alaska, an iPhone 14 can call for emergency help.
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Apple’s new Emergency SOS via satellite service built into the iPhone 14 helped Alaska State Troopers rescue a man near the Arctic Circle.

As the satellite SOS service just launched in mid-November, this may be the first time it has been used in real crisis.

You won’t be able to buy an iPhone 6s on launch day in these 5 states

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Despite being sold out online, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will be available for walk-in purchase on September 25th, except for customers in five unlucky states.

Apple revealed in a press press release that customers in Hong Kong, China, Japan and five U.S.states won’t be able to walk-in to a local Apple Store at 8 a.m. local time on Friday, September 25th to buy the best iPhone Apple’ ever created.

Here are the five states that won’t sell you an iPhone on launch day:

Get 6 Months of unlimited talk & text, & 500MB of 4G Data for Free [Deals]

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The Samsung Galaxy SII might not be the hottest phone on the market right now, but it still has a 1.2 GHz Dual Core processor, crisp 4.52″ screen, and dual cameras packed into an elegant design.

And you can get the entire package – a best-selling smartphone primed with unlimited talk, text, 500MB of 4G/3G data every month, and FreedomPop Premier for six months – for only $199 courtesy of Cult of Mac Deals.

Get High-Speed 4G Wireless Internet Anytime And Anywhere With The Freedom Stick Bolt [Deals]

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It’s not even a question anymore — we need to stay connected everywhere, at all times and Cult of Mac Deals is offering a little device to help us do it.

You can connect all your USB devices to The Freedom Stick Bolt and get instant high-speed wireless internet on the go. Even at half the price of a hotspot, the Bolt delivers a fast and secure broadband connection so you can connect without fear of someone else getting on your wifi network. And Cult of Mac Deals has this little gem for only $59 — and that includes 500MB data per month and 1 year of premier service. That’s a savings of 62% off the regular retail price!

Please note: The Freedom Stick Bolt offer is only available to customers in the United States (excludes Alaska). The sale price includes shipping and all sales are final.

Surf, stream, and game with download speeds up to 12Mbps — no cables or chargers required. With no contracts or cancellation fees, you’ll be able to pay for only what you need even if it changes from month to month.

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FreedomPop believes that the “internet is a right, not a privilege,” and Cult of Mac Deals believes that you deserve the best deal possible. That’s why you should take advantage of this offer while you can. Get The Freedom Stick Bolt – along with 500MB data per month and 1 year of premier service — for just $59 from the Deals page today!

Apple’s Maps Steers People Wrong Across Fairbanks Airport Taxiway

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Looks like Apple’s Maps app is in the spotlight again, as it is directing folks directly across a taxiway where airplanes take off in Fairbanks, Alaska. The Alaska Dispatch reports that at least two out-of-town drivers relying on Apple’s navigation system for turn-by-turn directions to the Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) were directed across the runway to the airport ramp side of the passenger terminal.

That could be pretty dangerous if a plane was taking off or landing.

Five Regional Carriers Launch The iPhone At A Discount While T-Mobile Sits On The Sideline

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Regional carriers launch the iPhone at a $50 discount
Regional carriers launch the iPhone at a $50 discount

Earlier this month, five regional U.S. carriers announced that they would begin carrying the iPhone 4 and 4S. All were offering the devices at $50 less than the standard list prices of the larger national carriers (AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint). All five carriers are in more rural areas of the country that aren’t well served by the national carriers. Two are in Alaska, for example.