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Apple could open iPhone satellite features to third-party apps
Apple wants to expand iPhone satellite connectivity beyond emergencies, adding support for third-party apps and offline navigation in Maps. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Apple is developing comprehensive innovations that will extend iPhones' satellite-based communication capabilities beyond emergency calls. The new innovation will expand the company's existing satellite infrastructure, enabling data transfer for messaging, navigation, and even third-party apps in areas without internet access. Here are the details...
Apple readying major satellite-powered upgrades
Apple is reportedly working on bolstering satellite capabilities on the iPhone, in moves designed to increase the features available to users when they are not able to connect to traditional mobile networks. Bloomberg reported Apple is working on a range of initiatives including an API allowing developers to support satellite-based connectivity within their own apps. Apple Maps could also get a satellite upgrade, with plans to allow users to use…
For several years, you can pass on position data and emergency information via iPhone via Earth satellites. New features are now available – but no web access.
So far, only texts and images could be sent via satellite, but this should change in the future.
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