iPhone will be upgraded with many useful satellite connection features

(Dan Tri) - Apple is nurturing the ambition to turn satellite connection into an everyday feature, from sending photos, using maps, to not having to hold the phone up to the sky to catch the signal.

The "Emergency SOS" feature via satellite on the new iPhone is just the beginning (Photo: Apple).

According to the latest Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman (Bloomberg), Apple is planning to significantly expand its satellite capabilities, promising to completely change the way we use iPhones offline.

These upgrades are in development, and instead of just sending emergency text messages, Apple is looking to bring satellite connectivity into everyday tasks.

Specifically, the satellite messaging feature (currently available on iOS 18) will soon be improved to allow users to send and receive images as well.

Apple Maps is said to soon have satellite connectivity, allowing users to view directions and map data even in remote areas where there is no Wi-Fi or cellular signal; at the same time, the manufacturer is also researching support for 5G NTN, a technology that allows traditional cell towers to "piggyback" on satellite signals to significantly increase coverage and speed.

The most anticipated improvement is probably in the user experience. Currently, to connect to satellites, users have to point their iPhone straight up at the sky.

Gurman said Apple is looking at "natural use" improvements, meaning the iPhone could maintain a satellite connection even when there's no clear view of the sky, such as when indoors or in unfavorable conditions.

Finally, Apple is also developing an API (application programming interface). This will pave the way for third-party developers to integrate satellite connectivity into their own apps, opening up a whole new world of possibilities.

There’s no specific timeline for these features yet, but given Apple’s history – introducing SOS in 2022 and satellite messaging two years later – it’s likely we’ll see these upgrades rolled out over the next few years.

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