Apple revealed enticing news for backcountry travelers at its annual Developers Conference this week: off-grid messaging in the upcoming iOS 18 release. This feature will let U.S. users with an iPhone ...

Apple introduced satellite connectivity on the iPhone 14 series back in November 2022. Initially, it was a free service for two years. But Apple made a surprise announcement this week that all iPhone ...

Apple’s satellite strategy, which has been unfolding behind the scenes, is shaping up to be a comprehensive long-term plan aimed at achieving global coverage for its devices. This strategy, which ...

With Messages via Satellite, iOS 18 shows that Apple is going into space — and as more satellites are put in place, it will expand the capabilities of the services it provides. Introduced at WWDC, ...

The new iOS 18 will make iPhone 14s and later models less reliant on WiFi and cell connectivity — and that could become a source of profits for Apple.

The next flagship iPhone is shaping up less like a routine upgrade and more like a network revolution. With iPhone 18 Pro expected to tap into full 5G satellite connectivity, Apple is poised to turn ...

Apple (AAPL) plans to bring satellite connections to its smartwatch in 2025 relying on satellites from Globalstar (GSAT), which has expanded its partnership with the iPhone maker over the past few ...

Apple's current satellite connectivity system is exclusive to its "Emergency SOS" feature, but the company has promised some rather big changes coming to iMessage, which will let users send text ...

Satellite services provider GlobalStar today disclosed an expansion of its deal with Apple. Apple will commit an additional $1.1 billion for upfront infrastructure prepayments, to increase the ...

A new report from Bloomberg suggests that Apple has ambitious plans to add new satellite-based features to the iPhone. The overarching goal is to enable iPhone users to retain a certain degree of ...

Apple has announced a significant expansion of its Emergency SOS via satellite feature for iPhone and Apple Watch Ultra. The company says the feature will launch to users in Mexico later this year, ...