Apple iPhones To Get A Massive Satellite Upgrade With 5 New Features

Apple is reportedly planning to amp up the iPhone’s satellite features from solely as an emergency-only lifeline into a connected device that keeps key features in certain major apps running: think Starlink-like connectivity for Apple Maps or WhatsApp, but with everything built into your next iPhone. If all goes as planned, this future expansion would be the culmination of a decade-long initiative that seeks to bypass traditional carriers entirely, while in the process, pushing the iPhone as the most reliable communication device on Earth.

Make no mistake, Apple's satellite plans don't involve full connectivity, only select bespoke and third-party apps. For one, users will be able to use Apple Maps navigation and turn-by-turn directions in areas with no cellular signal, which would be great when used in remote regions or after natural disasters where local infrastructure has failed. Furthermore, the Messages app is set for a significant ...