It’s a Great Safety Tool

The Apple Watch has been credited with helping to save quite a few lives. In many cases, it’s because of the built-in heart sensors. But in other reports, we’ve seen the Apple Watch’s SOS feature help people in need call emergency services (and help first responders locate the owner).

More than that, you don’t even need your iPhone nearby if you have a GPS + Cellular Apple Watch in the U.S. Even if you don’t pay for a cellular plan, federal regulations require that your Apple Watch is able to call 911 or emergency services.