California, USA – Apple plans to integrate a wide range of ambitious new features into iPhones,
Which will rely primarily on satellite communication.
This is according to a report published by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.
Although current iPhones already support sending text messages,
Contacting emergency services and providing roadside assistance via satellite.
However, the company is working to significantly expand the use of this technology.
Move without contact
Reports indicate that the features under development aim to increase the ease of use of iPhones.
This is when their owners are outside the range of traditional mobile phone networks.
These features include a new application programming interface (API) that allows application makers to support satellite communications in their own applications.
Apple Maps: A new version that allows users to navigate without needing a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
Also, the feature of sending pictures to messages via satellite connection has been added.
Enhanced “Natural Use”: Increased support for “Natural Use”,
This allows users to connect to satellites even if their phone is not pointed directly at the sky.
Improvements to 5G networks
There is another possible update, first reported in “The Information”,
It may improve fifth-generation (5G) networks by allowing them to connect to satellites to increase overall coverage.
Gorman notes that the basic features of satellite communication will remain free for users.
This is on the condition that fees are paid to telecommunications companies in exchange for more advanced support.
On the other hand, reports indicate that Globalstar, Apple’s current satellite partner,
It needs to improve its infrastructure to support these ambitious updates, which Apple is currently helping to fund.
