What does SOS stand for?

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Hello Apple, My question is only about SOS So, what does SOS stand for?

iPhone 7, iOS 11.2.1

Posted on Dec 25, 2017 8:36 AM

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Answer 1

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"SOS" is the international Morse Code distress signal. It was adapted worldwide in 1908.

"SOS" in Morse Code looks like:

... - - - ...

The letter "S" in Morse Code is represented by three dots. The letter "O" is represented by three dashes.

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Save Our Souls.

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It doesn't stand for anything. It's simply the easiest 3-digit code to transmit and be recognized. Refer to S.Berman's post.

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