Apple announced at the WWDC24 event that it is expanding its satellite connectivity capabilities on iPhone 14 and later models. Previously limited to the Emergency SOS feature, the new functionality will allow users to send iMessage and SMS texts via satellite, even in areas with no cellular coverage. This development is part of iOS 18 and includes end-to-end encryption for messaging. The feature will require additional hardware and certifications, which may increase the cost of the devices. Apple also introduced a new Game Mode for iPhones at the event. This is one of the 18 new features announced, and it has implications for Globalstar (GSAT).
One of the 18 new features that Apple announced at the WWDC24 conference is: 🛰️ Using satellite connectivity to make calls and texts without a phone signal This requires additional hardware and certifications in the iPhone, which will most likely further increase the cost of… https://t.co/RnP09pd6iO
One of the 18 new features that Apple announced at the WWDC24 conference is: 🛰️ Using satellite connectivity to make calls and texts without a phone signal This is only extension of free access to Emergency SOS via satellite and it requires additional hardware and… https://t.co/RnP09pd6iO
Apple’s satellite connectivity system is currently exclusive to its “Emergency SOS” feature. But it’ll soon expand to iMessage, enabling users to send texts even in locations with little to no cellular coverage. 🔗: https://t.co/OnLRFYbo6q https://t.co/EmHk6XxOot
The one thing Apple announced that seems ready to be useful: texting using satellites when you have no reception 👌
iPhones will soon text via satellite https://t.co/eYQuBDLXTn
⚠️ APPLE: **USERS CAN USE SATELLITE CAPABILITIES ON IPHONE 14 AND LATER TO CONNECT TO SATELLITES AND SEND MESSAGES - WWDC24 EVENT ** ANNOUNCES GAME MODE ON IPHONE- WWDC24 EVENT
$GSAT $AAPL | Apple Introduces Satellite Texting For iMessage And SMS
So this is a big deal. Apple expanding satellite connectivity from emergency SOS only to full iMessage and SMS texting in #iOS18. https://t.co/HR8Eg6gOAK
APPLE: USERS CAN USE SATELLITE CAPABILITIES ON IPHONE 14 AND LATER TO CONNECT TO SATELLITES AND SEND MESSAGES - WWDC24 EVENT
$AAPL ❖ APPLE: USERS CAN USE SATELLITE CAPABILITIES ON IPHONE 14 AND LATER TO CONNECT TO SATELLITES AND SEND MESSAGES - WWDC24 EVENT
Apple is adding messaging to satellite with end-to-end encryption and even SMS messaging for non-iMessage users. #WWDC https://t.co/oiCZ8Bo542