Apple is working to up its satellite connectivity game for iPhone. A new rumor details what new stuff we should expect in 2026.
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Apple is reportedly developing a slew of satellite connectivity features for iPhones, aiming to reduce dependence on mobile carriers.
Qualcomm has launched its new Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2 and W5 Gen 2 wearable platforms, which are the first to offer two-way emergency satellite messaging in smartwatches.
Long before Starlink could launch its first satellites, Apple had a plan to offer a satellite-based internet service to both iPhones and homes.
Starlink Internet is making its way to India as part of a new partnership with telecom giant Airtel.
T-Mobile, in collaboration with Starlink, has launched its satellite connectivity beta program. AT&T and Verizon users can also try the service without switching carriers.
Apple and T-Mobile have quietly introduced satellite connectivity support for the iPhone in the U.S. via Starlink.
It has now become a bit clear why Samsung refrained from mentioning the satellite connectivity feature on its Galaxy S25 series during the Unpacked event.
Samsung users on T-Mobile notice a 'Satellite networks' option, paving the way for satellite texting support.
The European Union has signed a €10.6 billion contract with a consortium to develop a domestic rival to Elon Musk's Starlink by 2030.
Apple is reportedly working on introducing satellite connectivity and blood monitoring features to next year's Apple Watch 3 Ultra.
Samsung is reportedly set to offer a satellite connectivity feature with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, similar to the recent Apple and Google smartphones.
The largest US network carrier Verizon, has partnered with a California-based satellite network service provider Skylo, to offer satellite messaging service starting this fall.
It is alleged that the recently announced Google Pixel 9 series phones pack a new Exynos modem that offers faster download speeds, connects to space satellites, and is battery efficient.
Some strings in the latest Android 15 Beta 4 suggest that Google has updated the satellite connectivity feature in its Pixel devices and it will be called the Pixel Satellite SOS feature.
Via its Azure Space initiative, Microsoft is offering Azure Orbital Cloud Access in private preview. The Azure Orbital Ground Station is generally available and will benefit satellite operators.
British handset manufacturer Bullitt is planning to launch its own phones featuring satellite connectivity in February next year. It will support sending and receiving SMS via satellite globally.
