SOS is a universal distress signal used to ask for help in emergencies. Many people think it stands for 'Save Our Souls' or 'Save Our Ship,' but it actually doesn’t have any official full form.

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — Even if you don’t have cell service at the beach, keeping your phone charged may allow you to call 911 in an emergency. “The water does pose some challenges,” Andy Choi, ...

Two 19-year-old men trapped on the side of a mountain in Oregon were rescued by the United States Coast Guard after their ‘SOS’ signal for help was spotted written in the snow. The teens had embarked ...

We use it in our texts and everyday slang. So, what does "SOS" actually mean? Here's everything you need to know about the term and its military origins, plus the feature on your iPhone that utilizes ...

Dramatic body camera footage showed Florida deputies rescuing a driver whose car ended up submerged in a canal after the victim's iPhone sent out an S.O.S. signal. Martin County Sheriff's Office ...

For iPhone users, one of the biggest new features of recent years is Emergency SOS via Satellite. That's a genuine lifesaver, ...

Since then, “SOS” has appeared everywhere from wartime bunkers to scout camps and even in Tanjung Bungah, apparently. If ...

Three men stranded on a Pacific island were rescued after creating a "HELP" sign with palm leaves. A survival expert said lighting three fires is an effective way to send a distress signal. She also ...

Three dots, three dashes, three dots - the world’s most recognized distress signal. But what’s the real story behind “SOS”?