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A: Hey there! Guess what? Apple's got some cool stuff brewing, right?
B: No way, really? What's up?

A: They're working on more satellite-powered features for iPhone! Like an API for apps, offline navigation in Apple Maps, adding photos to messages, and better coverage even when phone not pointed at sky.
B: Wow, that sounds awesome! Can we use it outside the cell network range?

A: Exactly! It's gonna make iPhones more useful for us outdoor adventurers. There's also a rumor about improving 5G networks by connecting to satellites.
B: Free basic features, right? We'd pay carriers for advanced ones, yeah?

A: Correct! And Apple's helping Globalstar improve their infrastructure for these upgrades. Pretty exciting stuff!
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Apple is developing satellite-powered features for iPhone, including an API for apps, offline navigation in Apple Maps, photo integration in messages, and improved coverage even when not pointed at the sky. These enhancements aim to make iPhones more useful for outdoor activities. The new services
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ID: d68a0840-285b-41a5-8e20-ef8ce379d4d7

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/09/apple-reportedly-plans-ambitious-satellite-powered-iphone-features/#conversation

Date: Nov. 10, 2025

Notes: 2025-11-10

Created: 2025/11/10 02:42

Updated: 2025/12/07 22:31

Last Read: 2025/11/10 08:08