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Summary: Apple reportedly plans ambitious satellite-powered iPhone features Crunch

1. Apple is developing several new satellite-powered features for the iPhone, such as an API for app developers, a satellite-connected version of Apple Maps, and the ability to send photos in messages.
2. These new features aim to enhance the usability of iPhones when users are outside traditional cell network ranges. They may also improve 5G networks by connecting to satellites for increased coverage.
3. The basic features would be free, while more advanced support is likely to require payment through carriers. Apple is helping its partner, Globalstar, upgrade its infrastructure to support these new satellite services.
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Apple plans to introduce satellite-powered features on the iPhone, including an API for developers, a satellite-linked version of Apple Maps, and the capability to send photos via messages. These enhancements are intended to boost usability beyond cellular network ranges and potentially support 5G
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/09/apple-reportedly-plans-ambitious-satellite-powered-iphone-features/#summary

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 07:30