India, July 2 -- Apple devices have often been praised for helping to save lives. In a recent incident, a climber stranded in the Colorado wilderness was successfully rescued after using the satellite emergency feature on his iPhone to send a message for help. Read on to find out how this incident unfolded and how satellite communication technology on smartphones helps people when traditional communication fails in remote areas.

On Sunday, a 53-year-old man reached the summit of Snowmass Mountain and began his descent using a method called glissading, which involves sliding down snow-covered slopes. During the descent, he injured his wrist, which left him unable to continue the trek. The injury occurred at an altitude of nearly 11,000 fe...