Testing the iPhone Satellite Messenger: It’s Not Ready for Life or Death Situations in the Backcountry
Our testing shows that Apple’s satellite network partner, Globalstar, is less reliable than Iridium, which is used by Garmin, ...
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The rise of satellite communication capable devices and SOS alerts
Another third (35%) mentioned they hadn't used their device's satellite capabilities yet. A business traveler may need a satellite phone or satellite messaging device for various reasons that are ...
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Apple to expand its satellite services with Globalstar
It’s already widely used across some industries ... is that the iPhone in your pocket is (to some extent) a satellite phone. Apple has continued to expand the services and nations into which ...
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First satellite made of wood launched into space
They settled on a kind of magnolia wood called honoki, that is often used to construct sword sheaths, according to Reuters.
Apple buys 20% stake in iPhone satellite service partner Globalstar
Apple partnered with Globalstar in 2022 to provide emergency messaging capabilities to iPhone 14 users when they are outside of traditional cellular or Wi-Fi range. The ...
EchoStar debt exchange offer sweetened to help Dish Network-DirecTV merger
The combination of satellite TV businesses DirecTV and Dish Network depends on a debt exchange that's being made more ...
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Group urges use of satellites to close air data gaps
The American Lung Association used satellite air monitoring to show high levels of soot in 300 previously unmeasured counties. A prominent nonprofit is pushing the federal government to integrate ...
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How to send satellite messages on iPhone
The second, and more recent, feature is Messages via Satellite, which landed in iOS 18. Like Emergency SOS via Satellite, Messages via Satellite can give you service even when the normal messaging ...
BSNL is testing a new service that lets you send messages without a SIM: Here’s how it works
At the recently concluded Indian Mobile Congress, the government-owned telecom operator BSNL unveiled its new logo and slogan ...
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US National Detained At Chennai Airport For Carrying Satellite Phone
(MENAFN- IANS) Chennai, Nov 3 (IANS) A United States (US) citizen was detained at Chennai International Airport on Sunday. Airport officials told IANS that the US national was detained for ...
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Apple invests $1.5 billion in Globalstar to expand satellite coverage, Tesla next with 'Pi Phone'?
It means satellite signals can be picked up and transmitted directly via phones, without the need for ... and IoT over satellite spectrum to be used with Apple devices. The initiative showcases ...
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US national detained at Chennai airport for carrying satellite phone
A US national named David was detained at Chennai airport for carrying a prohibited satellite phone. He was en route to Singapore and had not been questioned about the device during his travel ...