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Apple May Be Preparing Five New Satellite Features for iPhones: Here’s What We Know

On November 9, 2025, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported Apple is developing five satellite features for iPhone, including third-party app support, satellite-powered maps, richer messaging, natural usage improvements, and 5G integration.
The company’s Satellite Connectivity Group, which partnered with Globalstar Inc., has pursued satellite work for over a decade and deployed Emergency SOS , while executives debate offering Apple’s own service.
Planned product features include an API/framework for third-party apps, Apple Maps for off-network navigation, richer messaging with photo support, and 5G NTN to extend coverage, Gurman writes.
Those changes would mean increased iPhone usability in pockets, cars, or indoors, with Globalstar Inc. needing infrastructure upgrades Apple helps finance; basic satellite features remain free, while carriers charge for advanced support.
Compared with rivals, Apple’s approach contrasts with T-Mobile’s $10 per month Starlink partnership, and Gurman suggests Apple could become a 'low-key winner' for dead-zone connectivity.

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