Last year, shortly before the annual keynote, a rumor surfaced that the iPhone 13s could make calls and send messages over a satellite link. This functionality, which has been in Apple’s boxes for several years,send emergency messages when there is no cellular connection. Finally, satellite connection was not announced on the iPhone 13.
According to information compiled by Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman, Apple may finally launch this major innovation in the iPhone 14 series. “The company originally aimed to add this feature to last year’s models, but it looks pretty ready for this year”announced Mark Gurman, whose information is generally confirmed.
Satellite link for Apple Watch from 2023
As announced last year, this functionality will be limited to emergency messages. Baptized “Smergency Message via Satellite,” this system is directly 3. Integrated with Messages app as communication protocolIn addition to traditional SMS and messages sent over the Internet.
Apple does not reserve this feature for iPhones. brand from 2023 Add satellite link to Apple Watch. “The technology will provide an alternative to Garmin inReach Explorer and SPOT, handheld satellite communicators with similar functionality”, says Mark Gurman. Therefore, we can expect to see this feature coming to the Apple Watch Series 9.
Bloomberg Correspondent Emeritus states: Globalstar, one of many Apple partnershas agreed to purchase 17 new satellites. This investment should strengthen Globalstar “continuous satellite services” for a customer “potential”. This client paid the firm hundreds of millions of dollars. For Gürman, it’s quite possible that it’s Apple. Under these conditions, the whistleblower predicts that satellite functionality will soon be operational.
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According to rumors that surfaced last year, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook told his teams that the satellite connection of iPhones Will be operational before the end of 2024. We’ll tell you more about the iPhone 14 as soon as possible. While you await more information, feel free to give your feedback in the comments below.
