Apple is examining how to take more advantage of the constellation of satellites orbiting the Earth on a future iPhone, including one where it will connect without needing to come
Apple is examining how to take more advantage of the constellation of satellites orbiting the Earth on a future iPhone, including one where it will connect without needing to come out of your pocket.

Smartphone displaying satellite text messages over a stormy landscape with a lightning strike highlighting the dramatic sky.
Messages via Satellite - Image Credit: Pixabay/Terry McGraw

Apple's inclusion of satellite connectivity in the iPhone, such as Emergency SOS Via Satellite, has proven to be extremely useful in a difficult situation. However, while handy when a cellular signal is not available, it can always be improved to expand what it offers to consumers.

In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes about some of the satellite-centric features that Apple is working on. This includes expanding the functionality of satellite connectivity so it can be used by third-party apps.


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