Even if you don't have cell service, the satellite feature can be used to reach emergency services in remote places. As Managing Editor, I lead CNET's mobile team, covering news and reviews on ...

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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 ...

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 ...