Categories
Apple Apple Watch Business Developer Hardware iPhone iPhone 14 retail Rumor Wearables wireless

Rumor: Apple Watch could receive satellite communications feature in 2022, 2023

While rumors of satellite communication functionality for the iPhone have surfaced, the current word of mouth has it that the Apple Watch could receive this function as well. The feature could allow an Apple Watch user to call for help in emergencies, even when outside regular cellular coverage. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the feature […]

Categories
Apple Apple Silicon Broadband Business Developer Hardware Health iPhone iPhone 12 iPhone 13 iPhone 14 News retail Rumor

Rumor: Apple to differentiate Pro and non-Pro iPhone 14 models via A16 processor, 48MP Wide camera, satellite connectivity function could arrive this year

Apple may be further differentiating the standard iPhone from the iPhone 14 Pro models via different chipsets and Wide cameras, according to the mighty Mark Gurman. According to Bloomberg, Gurman cited a range of rumors about the ‌iPhone 14‌ lineup and affirmed that Apple is still working on satellite connectivity features. Gurman also outlined how […]

Categories
5G Wireless Apple Apps Broadband Business Hardware iPad iPad Air iPhone iPhone SE Legal News retail wireless

Verizon to launch 5G Ultra Wideband network in additional U.S. cities this year

Verizon on Monday announced that it will begin launching its 5G Ultra Wideband network to additional U.S. cities this year. The wireless carrier has reached an agreement with satellite providers to gain early access to the C-band spectrum. The carrier purchased the spectrum through an FCC auction in 2021. While it was originally planned for […]

Categories
3G Wireless 5G Wireless Apple Apps Broadband Hardware iPhone iPhone 13 Rumor security wireless

Rumor: Next-gen iPhone emergency satellite communication features may not be functional until 2022

Following up on analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s surprising revelation that Apple’s next-gen iPhone might include satellite communication features, Bloomberg clarified the point, stating that the upcoming iPhones would include hardware capable of communicating with low-earth orbit satellites, but the software to use it may not be enabled initially. The news outlet stated that Apple is focusing […]

Categories
3G Wireless 5G Wireless Apple Business Developer Hardware iPhone iPhone 13 Mobile Phone Processors Rumor wireless

Rumor: Next-gen iPhone could offer communications via low earth orbit satellites alongside cellular networks

Apple’s next-gen iPhone might be able to forego having to be connected to either a 4G or 5G network, and could feature low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication technology to make calls and send messages, according to noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a recent note to investors, Kuo explained that the ‌iPhone 13‌ lineup will […]