5.15
2022-12-13
- Voice interaction settings option of “not” saying your first name when talking to you.
- Improvements to screen layouts.
- Latest Apple iOS upgrades.
- If you have any suggestions to make the My SOS Family App even better, please get in touch via the settings screen "ask us any Question" or email
[email protected]
5.14
2022-11-28
Improved the back-up SMS service when your phone doesn't have internet access.
New Help screen designs.
Removed the 30 day one-off purchase.
Introduced a new 6 month plan.
Improved the voice accents for hands-free emergency alerting.
5.13
2022-10-12
> Custom Reminder - when you set the SOS timer, we ask you if you want to set a custom alarm to remind you to cancel it.
> Language - German, Spanish, French, Swedish and Hebrew speaking customers can now use the App and their emergency contacts get alerts in their own language.
> Improved the layout.
5.12
2022-07-10
- It's now easy to turn on the short-cut to call emergency services.
You can hide the short-cut from (menu) settings.
- You can now record or add a short video within emergency alerts.
Capture; that stranger knocking the front door, that suspicious car, person, the taxi and driver, the group of people acting suspicious or the area you're about to enter.
- Welcome South Africa and Mexico phone numbers to our growing My SOS Family.
5.11
2022-06-03
We've enhanced the hands-free voice functionality.
We hope you like it.
5.10
2022-05-20
Thank you for telling us what improvements will make your App better ;
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1. Larger SOS button, smaller voice button.
2. Smaller 'Permissions' font in the popup box.
3. Clearer text on the 'Watch buttons"
4. Compatible with the Apples latest iOS 15.4.1 update.
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Let us know if there's anything you would like us to change to improve your App or the service.
Get in touch via the App settings screen, 'Ask any question' or email
[email protected]
5.9
2022-04-25
Thanking you because you told us what changes / improvements we needed to make to make your App better ;
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- Link your Alexa speaker from the Settings screen to send alerts from Alexa.
- Give you the option to remove adding a message to Alexa.
- SOS contacts page has the key info for each emergency contact.
- improved the 'Restore purchase' for in-app purchases process.
- Compatible with the Apples latest iOS 15.4.1 update (that you're phone keeps trying to update).
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Let us know if there's anything you would like us to change to improve your App or the service.
Get in touch via the App settings screen, 'Ask any question' or email
[email protected]
5.8
2022-04-12
In response to your feedback (thank you) we've made the following improvements;
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- Link your Alexa speaker from the Settings screen to send alerts from Alexa.
- When the SOS Timer is paused and restarted the end-time is now updated.
- It's now faster to add SOS contacts as we've removed two unnecessary steps.
- Removed the "info" pop-up in the SOS Timer rather than you clicking don't show it again.
- Moved 'Settings' higher up the menu bar.
- Automated 'Restore purchase' for in-app purchases.
- Compatible with the Apples latest iOS 15.3.1 update.
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Let us know if there's anything you would like us to change to improve your App or the service.
Get in touch via the App settings screen, 'Ask any question'.
5.7
2022-03-31
In response to your feedback (thank you) we've made the following improvements;
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- Link your Alexa speaker from the Settings screen to send alerts from Alexa.
- When the SOS Timer is paused and restarted the end-time is now updated.
- It's now faster to add SOS contacts as we've removed two unnecessary steps.
- Removed the "info" pop-up in the SOS Timer rather than you clicking don't show it again.
- Moved 'Settings' higher up the menu bar.
- Automated 'Restore purchase' for in-app purchases.
- Compatible with the Apples latest iOS 15.3.1 update.
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Let us know if there's anything you would like us to change to improve your App or the service.
Get in touch via the App settings screen, 'Ask any question'.
5.6
2022-01-26
In response to your fellow user’s feedback,
- We've improved the secondary back-up automated trigger system when your phone has no Data/Wi-Fi connection.
- This also helps if you have turned off roaming when in a different country/state.
- To test this feature, turn your Data & Wi-Fi off, then press the SOS Button.
- The App will generate an SMS pre-populated all the vital info. all you do is press send.
Let us know if there's anything you would like us to change to improve your App or the service.
Get in touch via the App settings screen, 'Ask any question'.
5.5
2021-12-15
In response to your fellow user’s feedback,
- We've moved some of the buttons around to make it easier to navigate.
- You can hide the Voice Interaction icon on the help screen from the settings.
Let us know if there's anything you would like us to change to improve the App or the service.
Get in touch via the App settings screen, 'Ask any question'.
5.3
2021-12-01
We've fixed an issue where on some devices, customers were unable to view the upgrade plan options and make an in-app purchase and upgrade to unlimited.
5.2
2021-11-16
This is what we've added to keep your App the best emergency alert app on the App store.
1) ---- Voice Interaction ----
- Touch the speaker shortcut Icon on the screen to turn it on/off
- When on, when the App opens, talk to App saying "Yes" or "No".
- You can hide the Icon from within App Menu "Settings" and choose to have it on or off.
2) ---- Save SOS Messages ----
You can save your custom SOS Message to use again saving you time and effort by ticking "save message"
3) ---- Simpler Menu ----
Menu "Settings" screen now incorporates the "Account Screen" and the "Tutorial screen".
4) ---- Who is helping Status ----
Notifications that inform you who is helping now includes their status e.g. how long they'll take to get to you
5) ---- Easier SOS Timer ----
Improved SOS Timer screen to make it easier and quicker to use.
6) ---- Swipe to delete notification ----
We've made it easier for you to delete notifications.
5.1
2021-09-23
We've increased the FONT size so it's easier to see the text when you're adding an SOS message.
5.0
2021-09-14
Better, quicker, stronger, we've tuned up the My SOS Family Engine so your App is even better.
4.3
2021-08-15
We continue to add features and improve the experience within the App and Alerts including how emergency contacts respond e.g.
- LARGER font when typing custom SOS messages.
- Improved Notification Alerts.
- Improved Voice Activated Alerts.
- Clearer Registration Process.
4.2
2021-07-17
We continue to add features and improve the experience within the App & how emergency contacts respond for example;
- Faster Registration.
- New 'Test on Yourself' button added for first time app. users to experience & see Alerts that their emergency contacts will get.
- All Emergency Contacts are automatically sent Alerts instantly, NEW option added to enable a variable delay of up-to 10 minutes for advanced or business users who want to prioritise the order.
- SOS Timer now gets an up-to-date location before sending alerts, great for users who set timers when moving or for over 2 hours and have changed location; users must enable background location to enable the update.
- App user is updated with the name & details of the 1st Responder, i.e. the emergency contact responding to the alert.
4.1
2021-05-23
We continue to add features and improve the experience within the App & how emergency contacts respond for example;
- Faster Registration Process
4.0
2021-01-24
We continue to add features and improve the experience within the App & how emergency contacts respond for example;
- Easier to add SOS Contacts Phone number
- Shorter URL links in SMS's
- SOS Timer screen accessed immediately (one less step)
- In-App notification Alerts improvements
- Friendlier terminology replaces technical terms
- Shortcut icon in the header to access SOS Timer when App opens.
3.9
2021-01-13
We continue to add features and improve the experience within the App & how emergency contacts respond for example;
- Shorter URL links in SMS's
- SOS Timer screen accessed immediately (one less step)
- In-App notification Alerts improvements
- Friendlier terminology replaces technical terms
3.8
2020-11-13
- Dynamic and faster In-App notifications.
- First Responder ‘Action Updates’.
- New Key Features page.
- Israel numbers added to the SOS Family Alert Service.
- New 2020 Branding updated
3.7
2020-07-24
In-app Alert notifications.
Update includes : Free for Life Lite version with in-app emergency alert notifications.
3 min warning SOS Timer is ending.
First Responser section.
3.6
2020-05-27
- UI Improvements
3.5
2020-05-26
- Improvements in Registration.
3.4
2020-04-07
- UI Improvements