India is ready for Apple’s satellite connectivity on iPhone 14
2 years, 3 months ago

India is ready for Apple’s satellite connectivity on iPhone 14

The Hindu  

Apple on September 7 launched the iPhone 14 series and with that came satellite connectivity on a commercial mobile phone brand. Apple has restricted the availability of the satellite connectivity feature even though India already has the technology here. “We already have satellite connectivity technology available in India,” said Suneel Kumar Niraniyan, DDG, Department of Telecommunications. The kind of antenna these phones have does not support voice services over satellite which is 600 kilometres away,” said Shivaji Chatterjee, SVP and Business Head of the Enterprise Business Unit at Hughes Communications India. Apple’s satellite connectivity feature in the U.S. and Canada will use the Globalstar network in the low-Earth orbit to help people in distress.

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Government makes big statement on satellite internet in Parliament, ignores Jio, Airtel's advice
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Government makes big statement on satellite internet in Parliament, ignores Jio, Airtel's advice

India TV News  

The Indian government has recently made an important announcement about satellite services, which has sparked excitement among users. In the Lok Sabha, the government clarified its plans regarding the satellite network, leaving companies like Jio and Airtel feeling disappointed. Instead of using an auction process, which many companies were hoping for, the government plans to allocate satellite service licenses in …

NavIC and its integration into iPhone 15
1 year, 3 months ago

NavIC and its integration into iPhone 15

The Hindu  

September 15, 2023 06:58 pm | Updated 07:03 pm IST The story so far: The newly launched Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will support India’s own GPS system-- commonly known as NavIC. The major difference between NavIC and other global navigation systems is that NavIC manoeuvres chiefly over Indian territory while the latter systems revolve around …

iPhone users may soon get satellite-powered voice calls, internet feature: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

iPhone users may soon get satellite-powered voice calls, internet feature: Report

Hindustan Times  

After introducing the emergency SOS via satellite feature in the iPhone 14 series, Apple will now extend the service to calls and internet, too, LiveMint reported citing PCMag. The SOS feature allows users to send texts to emergency services without the need of cellular reception of WiFi. The report further added that AT&T and AST SpaceMobile are in the process …

Apple launches an SOS satellite feature to let users send for help when they're out of signal, but with some limitations
1 year, 7 months ago

Apple launches an SOS satellite feature to let users send for help when they're out of signal, but with some limitations

ABC  

With estimates that as many as 80 per cent of all triple-0 calls are made from mobile phones, it's important to be across how you can call for help when you run into trouble. Apple has launched a new emergency SOS feature for iPhone users who are out of mobile phone reception, which will use satellite technology to send for …

Apple Now Adds 6 More Countries For Its Satellite SOS iPhone Feature: All Details
1 year, 9 months ago

Apple Now Adds 6 More Countries For Its Satellite SOS iPhone Feature: All Details

News 18  

Apple is slowly expanding the reach of its SOS satellite feature for iPhone users. With this announcement, Apple now offers its SOS satellite communication feature for iPhone 14 series users in 12 countries. “Emergency SOS via satellite builds on existing features vital to iPhone users, including Emergency SOS, Medical ID, emergency contacts, and Find My location sharing, offering the ability …

iPhone 14's emergency SOS via satellite feature saves two women after they got lost due to Google Maps
1 year, 10 months ago

iPhone 14's emergency SOS via satellite feature saves two women after they got lost due to Google Maps

India Today  

The latest iPhone 14 does not feature any new design changes, though the smartphone internally has a couple of big upgrades. Last year, Apple introduced an Emergency SOS via satellite on the iPhone 14 series, and it seems the feature is already saving lives wherever it is available. The report claims that without Apple's emergency SOS via satellite feature, the …

Satellite Communications Is Exciting But Won’t Be Affordable For Consumers: Ookla To News18 Tech
1 year, 11 months ago

Satellite Communications Is Exciting But Won’t Be Affordable For Consumers: Ookla To News18 Tech

News 18  

The Indian government has realised the potential of the space sector and is soon planning to conduct auctions to offer satellite spectrum to interested parties. News 18 Tech – What has catapulted the interest in the satellite communications sector in India? NT – Satellite communications mostly cater to enterprise and business, so when you say it will connect to rural …

CES 2023: Qualcomm Brings Apple-Like Satellite Tech For Android Phones: All Details
1 year, 11 months ago

CES 2023: Qualcomm Brings Apple-Like Satellite Tech For Android Phones: All Details

News 18  

Apple has already given us a taste of satellite communications with the new iPhone 14 SOS feature, and soon Android phone users will have the chance to experience the technology. Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon Satellite tech at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023 this week, which promises to go one step ahead of Apple’s feature and give you two-way messaging …

iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite rescues US man
2 years ago

iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite rescues US man

India TV News  

Apple iPhone 14 feature "Emergency SOS via satellite" has saved a US man's life after he became stranded in a rural area. With iOS 16.1, Apple introduced Emergency SOS via Satellite feature, which allows iPhone 14 owners to contact emergency services even without a cellular or WiFi connection. In a cold, remote location with no connectivity, the man activated Emergency …

Apple iPhone 14 Satellite Connectivity Feature Now Available In These Countries: How It Works
2 years, 1 month ago

Apple iPhone 14 Satellite Connectivity Feature Now Available In These Countries: How It Works

News 18  

Apple is bringing its new SOS emergency feature via satellite connectivity to the iPhone 14 series this week. “With Emergency SOS via satellite, the iPhone 14 lineup provides an indispensable tool that can get users the help they need while they are off the grid,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “Emergency SOS via satellite builds …

Apple’s iPhone 14 satellite emergency SOS is live. You’ll hopefully never use it
2 years, 1 month ago

Apple’s iPhone 14 satellite emergency SOS is live. You’ll hopefully never use it

Live Mint  

Starting Tuesday, Apple will begin rolling out its Emergency SOS via Satellite service. All four of the iPhone 14 models, if outside of a cellular range, will now be able to send messages to emergency services via a satellite connection. A green SOS message button in the bottom right said “Emergency Text via Satellite," and a message on top of …

Apple starts beta rollout for 5G on iPhones in India
2 years, 1 month ago

Apple starts beta rollout for 5G on iPhones in India

Live Mint  

Apple has started rolling out the update that will make its iPhones support 5G connectivity in India to the company’s beta software platforms. Anyone with a valid Apple ID and an iPhone can sign up for the iOS 16.2 Beta Program, access 5G on iPhones, and share their feedback using the Feedback Assistant app. Both Airtel and Reliance Jio rolled …

Not Just For India: ISRO Wants To Take NavIC Global
2 years, 1 month ago

Not Just For India: ISRO Wants To Take NavIC Global

News 18  

New Delhi, Oct 26: India plans to expand its regional satellite navigation system NaVIC in a bid to increase its use in the civilian sector and also by ships and aircraft travelling far from the country's borders. The Navigation with Indian Constellation uses seven satellites to provide real-time positioning and timing services in India and an area extending up to …

After iPhones, Samsung Galaxy phones may get satellite connectivity feature
2 years, 3 months ago

After iPhones, Samsung Galaxy phones may get satellite connectivity feature

India Today  

Samsung will reportedly introduce a satellite connectivity feature on its Galaxy smartphones after Apple debuted it on the iPhone 14 series. Apple has restricted the satellite connectivity feature on the iPhone 14 series in the US and Canada. Apple introduced the option on the new iPhone 14 models - iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max. Similarly, …

Not Just iPhones, Samsung Could Bring Satellite Connectivity To Its Flagship Phone
2 years, 3 months ago

Not Just iPhones, Samsung Could Bring Satellite Connectivity To Its Flagship Phone

News 18  

Apple has introduced satellite connectivity with its iPhone this year and now you can probably expect other brands to follow. According to a new report, Samsung will probably be one of the first from the list to follow the ranks and could offer the feature on its next flagship phone. The report suggests that unlike Apple, Samsung could rely on …

Apple iPhone 14 Satellite Connectivity: What Technology Makes It Work Without Cell Network
2 years, 3 months ago

Apple iPhone 14 Satellite Connectivity: What Technology Makes It Work Without Cell Network

News 18  

The Apple iPhone 14 launch event had a lot of hardware products that got everyone excited, but it is hard to ignore. Apple says satellite connectivity will be available for free for two years to anyone who buys any of the new iPhone 14 models, and it comes to the US and Canada for now. Apple iPhone 14 Satellite Connectivity: …

Apple announces satellite emergency SOS feature for iPhone 14
2 years, 3 months ago

Apple announces satellite emergency SOS feature for iPhone 14

CNN  

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British mobile maker to launch satellite phone services next year: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

British mobile maker to launch satellite phone services next year: Report

Hindustan Times  

Stuck in bad weather or in a far-flung region with no mobile connectivity, Satellites phones are eventually the only option to communicate in these precarious situations. The upcoming iPhone 14 is expected to come with satellite connectivity whereas Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Bharti Mittal backed OneWeb program in India are already working to offer satellite communication services. However, a report …

Apple’s iPhone Pro models likely to be sold in India with one significant new feature disabled
2 years, 3 months ago

Apple’s iPhone Pro models likely to be sold in India with one significant new feature disabled

Firstpost  

Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro series will have a number of awesome features. However, the new iPhone 14 series, specifically the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max will have to disable one significant new feature. The iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max are said to have a satellite connectivity feature, that allows users to directly …

Not Just iPhones, Android Smartphone To Soon Offer Satellite Connectivity: What It Means
2 years, 3 months ago

Not Just iPhones, Android Smartphone To Soon Offer Satellite Connectivity: What It Means

News 18  

Android is not ready to sit back and let Apple take all the laurels, as the next version is confirmed to support satellite connectivity. He also mentioned that Google will have partners on board to bring satellite connectivity to Android 14, which is coming next year. He did not share if the feature support will be software-enabled, which if it …

iPhone 14 will have satellite connectivity, Apple has completed hardware tests
2 years, 3 months ago

iPhone 14 will have satellite connectivity, Apple has completed hardware tests

Firstpost  

Apple will allow iPhone 14 users to use it as a satellite phone in some areas. Apple has the hardware support for satellite connectivity, but whether the ‌iPhone 14‌ will support satellite communications depends on whether Apple and service providers and operators can settle on a business model. Mark Gurman, who’s an expert on all things Apple and has often …

Apple is apparently planning to launch a secret space network for iPhones
2 years, 7 months ago

Apple is apparently planning to launch a secret space network for iPhones

Firstpost  

Apple has been contemplating including satellite connectivity to their phones for some time now. Globalstar, An American satellite operator recently announced that they have entered into an agreement with one of the biggest tech companies in the world to build a new communications network. It is being said by tech and space enthusiasts in America that the company behind these …

Apple iPhone 13's satellite communication feature to be available in 'select markets': Report
3 years, 3 months ago

Apple iPhone 13's satellite communication feature to be available in 'select markets': Report

Firstpost  

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