Topic: satellite connectivity
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Apple's iPhone to Get Satellite Features, Report Says
Apple is expanding iPhone satellite capabilities beyond emergency services to include new features like a developer API for third-party apps, satellite-powered Apple Maps, and photo messaging. The new satellite system will improve usability by connecting without requiring precise phone alignment ...
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Apple Extends Free iPhone Satellite Features for Another Year
Apple has extended free satellite connectivity for iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users for an additional year, now valid until November 2026 for eligible devices activated before September 2025. The service, initially offered as a two-year complimentary trial, includes Emergency SOS and expanded featur...
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Viasat & Space42 Partner with e& for UAE Mobile Satellite Service
Viasat and UAE operator Space42 have partnered through Equatys, with e& as the inaugural mobile network partner, aiming to launch commercial direct-to-device satellite services in the UAE within three years to provide connectivity beyond conventional cellular networks. The collaboration focuses o...
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T-Mobile's Satellite Service Adds Google Maps, WhatsApp, and X
T-Mobile has expanded its T-Satellite service, powered by Starlink, to include popular apps like WhatsApp, Google Maps, X, and AccuWeather, enhancing connectivity for users in areas without cellular signals. The service is free for most T-Mobile subscribers or available for a $10 monthly fee, aut...
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Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi Expands to Satellite Operators
SpaceX's Starlink is expanding to provide internet connectivity for satellites in low-Earth orbit, enhancing space-based communications infrastructure. The Polaris Dawn mission achieved the first commercial spacewalk and successfully used Starlink's laser links for continuous in-orbit communicati...
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Apple Unveils the Apple Watch Ultra 3
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 debuts with a larger, brighter display, satellite connectivity, and up to 42 hours of battery life. This rugged smartwatch features new health tools like sleep tracking and hypertension detection. Priced at $799, it's available for pre-order and launches on September 15th, appealing to tech-savvy adventurers.
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Garmin Fenix 8 Pro: Leave Your Phone Behind (Almost)
The Fenix 8 Pro series introduces cellular and satellite connectivity via Garmin's InReach technology, enabling communication and location sharing without a smartphone, though it requires a subscription and has network limitations. It features a new MicroLED display option with up to 4,500 nits o...
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Apple Watch Ultra 3 Review: Solid Watch, Minor Upgrade
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 targets users who desire an Ultra model but haven't purchased one yet, offering iterative updates rather than revolutionary changes. Key improvements include extended battery life up to 42 hours, slimmer bezels for a larger display, and new features like satellite connecti...
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Apple Debuts New Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3
Apple has launched three new smartwatch models: the Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3, each offering major improvements in health monitoring, connectivity, and battery performance. The Series 11 introduces hypertension detection by analyzing heart sensor data over 30-day periods, while the Ultra 3 add...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Powerful Upgrades Confirmed
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, launching in early 2026, will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor for major markets like the US and globally, ending speculation about an Exynos chip. The device will feature significant upgrades including 60W wired fast charging for a quicker...
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Google Pixel 10a vs 9a: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
The Google Pixel 10a maintains a $499 starting price and offers only subtle refinements over the Pixel 9a, including a flatter back design, slimmer bezels, and a more durable Gorilla Glass 7i screen. Key upgrades include a 3,000-nit peak brightness display for better outdoor visibility, faster 30...
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Google's Next Pixel May Use MediaTek Modem in Tensor G6 Chip
The Google Pixel 11 may switch from Samsung's Exynos modems to a MediaTek M90 5G modem, marking a significant change in connectivity hardware for the flagship device. The MediaTek M90 modem offers advanced features including 12Gbps peak download speeds, dual 5G SIM support, satellite connectivity...
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iPhone 18 Pro: Rumored Features That Could Drive Upgrades
The iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to feature a redesigned, smaller Dynamic Island and an expanded color palette, including potential new shades like burgundy and purple. Key camera upgrades include a wider-aperture telephoto lens for all Pro models and a variable aperture main sensor for the Pro Max, ...
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