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I don’t think it’s something I would subscribe to after the free trial. I think Apple knows this as well, that’s why everyone is getting it free for another year.
I don't think Apple is ever going to stop giving it out for free because it would cost them a lot more in bad press if just one person died.
I mean, other similar services also charge money for its usage, I'm not sure why this should be free if those aren't?
For one thing because the cheapest iPhone costs as much as some of the most expensive android phones.
Why not instead of a monthly fee just charge me $100 to use it or something.
Cheapest emergency-only subscription for Garmin InReach is £150 a year.
Because that would't come close to paying for it.
It works like insurance. The vast majority of people who don't need something make the prices affordable so that it's there for people who do need it.
Most reasonable people understand why it wouldn't be free. But the negative press if someone dies for such a well-known giant like Apple could be deterrence enough for Apple to keep it free.
Most reasonable people understand that there wouldn't be negative press for people deciding not to subscribe to some potentially lifesaving thing.