Redmi Note 15 Pro+ Could Be First Redmi Phone to Offer Satellite Communication

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is expected to launch as the successor to the Note 14 Pro+ 5G with improved features. A new leak suggests that the upcoming top-of-the-line Redmi Note smartphone will offer satellite connectivity, making it the first Redmi-branded phone to feature this technology. The feature is typically reserved for higher-end or flagship devices. … Read more

iOS 17.6 Update Brings Apple Emergency SOS Via Satellite Feature to iPhone Users in Japan

Apple rolled out the iOS 17.6 update for eligible iPhone models on Monday. The company previewed its upcoming iOS 18 update at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 on June 10, and the latest iOS 17 update does not add any groundbreaking new features to the iPhone. However, one key feature which could potentially save … Read more

Apple to Invest Up to $1.5 Billion in Globalstar for Satellite Coverage Expansion

Apple will invest up to $1.5 billion in Globalstar to fund the expansion of its iPhone communication services, the satellite provider said in a regulatory filing on Friday. Shares of Globalstar jumped over 30%, while Apple was down around 1.4% a day after it forecast tepid quarterly revenue growth. Under the funding agreement, Apple will … Read more

Apple Watch Ultra 3 to Get iPhone-Like Satellite Messaging Support, Blood Pressure Tracking: Report

Apple Watch Ultra 3 is expected to be unveiled in 2025. As we wait for an official confirmation about its existence, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has claimed that Apple is working on incorporating a satellite-based messaging feature on its upcoming Watch Ultra model. This will allow users to send and receive short messages without cellular or … Read more

Google Pixel 10 Series to Debut With Satellite Connectivity Despite Switch to MediaTek Modem: Report

Google is said to make a switch from Samsung Foundry to MediaTek for the modem in its Pixel 10 series, but it will not affect an important connectivity feature on the phones. The handsets, which are expected to be unveiled later this year, have been rumoured to feature the Tensor G5 chipset developed in collaboration … Read more

Apple Partners With SpaceX to Offer Starlink Satellite Connectivity on iPhone; Beta Testing Commences

Apple is bringing the Starlink network to iPhone, according to a recent report published by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. It is speculated to work similarly to the Emergency SOS via Satellite feature on iPhone that lets users get in touch with emergency services when they do not have a cellular network or Wi-Fi connectivity. The Cupertino-based … Read more

Huawei Mate XT 2 Launch Timeline Leaked; Said to Offer Satellite Connectivity

Huawei Mate XT 2 is said to be in the works as a successor to the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design. While Huawei is yet to confirm its existence, new leaks coming out of China have offered hints about the triple-screen foldable phone’s launch timeline. The Huawei Mate XT 2 is tipped to come with … Read more

iOS 18.5 Release Candidate Rolls Out to Beta Testers With Satellite Connectivity on iPhone 13

iOS 18.5 is expected to roll out to users in the coming days, and Apple began rolling out the iOS 18.5 release candidate to beta testers earlier this week. When the update rolls out to eligible iPhone models, customers will see a couple of notable changes to the Apple TV app on third party devices, … Read more