Topic: satellite connectivity

  • Apple Extends Free iPhone Satellite Features for Another Year

    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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  • T-Mobile's Satellite Service Adds Google Maps, WhatsApp, and X

    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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  • Apple Unveils the Apple Watch Ultra 3

    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)

    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 Debuts New Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3

    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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  • Google's Next Pixel May Use MediaTek Modem in Tensor G6 Chip

    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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