Apple could be working on a batch of new iPhone satellite features, and I'm cautious but optimistic

• Bloomberg's Apple expert Mark Gurman has reported on rumors of upcoming satellite connectivity upgrades for the iPhone
• Satellite connection was added for emergencies with the iPhone 14 series
• There's no timeline for the rumored upgrades yet

Apple made a big deal of the iPhone’s new satellite capabilities when they launched with the iPhone 14 series back in 2022 – that year’s September Apple Event was titled “Far Out”, and its promo materials had a spacey aesthetic.

However, satellite connectivity wasn’t as big a deal as some fans were expecting at launch, with functionality limited to emergency situations. And although Apple has upgraded capabilities with each subsequent iPhone release, satellite messages and calls are still limited to off-grid comms and emergencies.

However, according to Mark Gurman, Bloomberg’s resident Apple expert and the most authoritative Apple rumor source on the scene, Apple could be ...