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The iPhone has some built-in features allowing it to be used in a signal black spot, especially in an emergency. While the features, such as Emergency SOS Via Satellite, are limited in what they can currently do, a rumored connectivity change could make it even more useful to users.
According to a Wednesday post by Weibo leaker "Fixed Focus Digital," Apple will be incorporating support for NR-NTN (New Radio for Non-Terrestrial Networks) into its next C2 modem. This will happen soon, the leaker believes, with support added later in 2026.
Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible
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