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Mark Gurman, a journalist at Bloomberg, reported that Apple is developing a range of innovations related to satellite connectivity for iPhones. Following the launch of the “Emergency SOS” service in 2022, the company is considering expanding the scope of this technology. These expansions include internal discussions about launching its own satellite service, rather than relying on external companies such as “Globalstar” or “SpaceX”. However, this idea faces repeated opposition from some executives who believe that Apple “is not a telecommunications company.”

Gurman believes that providing private services may reduce Apple’s dependence on partners, especially as this technology becomes increasingly important. According to the report, Apple is working on five major improvements: developing a framework that allows third-party applications to take advantage of the iPhone’s satellite network; developing satellite-powered maps to provide navigation in areas where there is no mobile network coverage, without the need to download maps in advance; improving messaging services to include the ability to send images via satellite instead of just texts; improving the user experience to enable satellite communication from a pocket, car, or even from inside the house, without the need for a direct view of the sky; and integrating 5G NTN technology to enable future iPhones to take advantage of space communication to increase coverage range. (9to5 mac)