All articles tagged with #satellite connectivity
The FCC listing for model GZDQ6 shows Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a foldable phone with full 5G (including mmWave), NFC, UWB, Thread, and wireless charging, plus satellite connectivity. Tests mention both open and closed modes during voice calls, indicating a true foldable device, as Google prepares for its Made by Google event on August 12 and the Pixel 11 lineup rollout.
Fi Ultra is the first dog tracker to combine Starlink satellite connectivity with GPS/LTE, enabling real‑time location in cellular dead zones via T‑Satellite. It costs $199 for the device plus a $20 activation fee and $189/year, attaches to standard collars (around 68g), and is IP68‑rated. In field testing near Charleston, updates came every 2–3 minutes when LTE wasn’t available, but the battery generally lasts about two days (draining faster during Lost Mode). The unit is large for small dogs, and reconnection gaps can occur, but it’s a compelling option for hikers who need off‑grid tracking, with Fi Mini/3 Plus offering longer battery life for everyday use.
A Tata Electronics data breach reportedly exposed 630GB of Apple iPhone 18 Pro documents, detailing the A20 Pro chip with WMCM packaging, relocated RAM for better thermal management, a larger vapor chamber, a 24MP front camera, under-display Face ID, advanced computational photography, and a new C2 modem enabling 5G over satellite (Ganymede)—all while underscoring security risks in Apple’s supply chain.
Apple’s iPhone Ultra is a wallet-style foldable with a 5.3-inch external and 7.3-inch internal display, USB‑C, a dual-display setup, a quad-camera system (two 48MP rear, two 18MP front), powered by the 2nm A20 Pro with N1/C2X chips, first-gen satellite connectivity, Touch ID in the power button, and a 5,400–5,800 mAh battery, aiming to challenge the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Apple will unveil watchOS 27 at WWDC 2026 with a developer beta after the keynote, a public beta in July, and a September release. Rumors point to improved heart-rate tracking, a new Modular Ultra-style watch face for standard Apple Watches, added Apple Intelligence features, and satellite-based capabilities (Maps and Messages via satellite) linked to iPhone and Apple Watch Ultra 3, with Apple emphasizing stability and bug fixes.
Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro will include a C2 modem enabling 5G satellite connectivity (5G NR-NTN), allowing automatic fallback to satellite when cellular coverage is weak and potentially turning a niche emergency feature into everyday utility.
Apple’s iOS 27 prioritizes performance and stability, delivering bug fixes, faster app launches, and better battery life, while phasing out support for iPhone 11 and the second‑gen iPhone SE to push users toward newer hardware. The update revamps Siri with AI‑driven, context‑aware responses and a cross‑device Siri app; adds generative AI editing in Photos (Extend, Enhance, Reframe) and ‘Visual Intelligence’ features that extract data from printed materials and nutrition labels. Connectivity expands with 5G satellite internet and satellite‑based Maps, plus new customization options like a system‑wide opacity slider, undo/redo for home screen layouts, and improved autocorrect. Apple also signals readiness for a foldable iPhone Ultra. The WWDC 2026 rollout plan calls for a developer beta in June, a public beta in July, and a full release with the iPhone 18 lineup in September.
Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 with a new standalone Siri app (text and voice) and a Dynamic Island interface, plus Apple Intelligence features across apps. The update reportedly adds 5G satellite connectivity for select iPhone 18 Pro/Ultra models, an improved keyboard, and a system-wide Liquid Glass slider, with iPhone 12 and newer supported and developer/public betas rolling out after the keynote ahead of a fall release.
Amazon plans to acquire Globalstar and has signed an agreement with Apple to power current and future iPhone and Apple Watch satellite features via Amazon's Leo network, a deal likely to close in 2027 pending regulatory approval. Apple’s existing satellite features—Emergency SOS, Find My, Roadside Assistance, and Messages—remain free in supported areas, with rumors of iOS 27 upgrades (including 5G via satellite, Apple Maps via satellite, Photos support in Messages, and third‑party app integration) that could expand the platform in coming years.
Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 (June 8), with features beyond a Siri upgrade, including 5G satellite internet (likely limited to the iPhone 18 Pro with a next‑gen C2 modem) and satellite-enabled Maps and Messages. The update reportedly emphasizes quality and performance, adds a system-wide Liquid Glass slider, a redesigned keyboard with expanded autocorrect, and introduces four Apple Intelligence features—Visual Intelligence for nutrition labels and contact data, Wallet ticket digitization, and automatic naming of Safari Tab Groups—expected to arrive on iPhone 15 Pro and newer, with more details expected to leak ahead of release.
Apple unveils the iPhone Ultra, its first foldable flagship, featuring a 9.5mm folded profile and a 4.5mm unfolded display with a liquid metal hinge and 3D-printed components; it runs on the A20 Pro with 12GB RAM, includes a 5,800 mAh battery, a custom C2 modem, and dual 48MP rear cameras, while swapping Face ID for Touch ID in the power button and omitting a telephoto lens, all while adding satellite connectivity for off-grid use.
Amazon will acquire Globalstar to expand its Amazon Leo low Earth orbit satellite network with direct-to-device (D2D) capabilities starting in 2028, enabling faster, more reliable voice, text, and data services beyond terrestrial networks. Separately, Amazon and Apple will power satellite features for iPhone and Apple Watch, including Emergency SOS via satellite, using Globalstar’s spectrum and future Leo assets. The deal, with a planned 2027 closing subject to regulatory approvals and milestones, aims to close coverage gaps, boost resilience during disasters, and drive economic growth by extending connectivity to consumers, businesses, and governments.
Leaks suggest the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will switch from Exynos to Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite on a 3nm process, add built-in 5G and NB-NTN satellite connectivity, enable on-device AI with a refined BioActive sensor suite, offer a longer 3.5–4 day battery, and debut at July 2026's Unpacked with a starting price around $649.99/£599.
Rumors say iOS 27 will focus on quality and performance while bringing Apple Intelligence features like an AI-powered Calendar and a redesigned Siri with proactive suggestions, plus an AI health coach through Apple Health+. Google Gemini is expected to power some features, with 5G satellite internet (likely limited to iPhone 18 Pro) and satellite-based Maps and Messages among the new capabilities; more details are expected leading up to WWDC 2026.
Google is developing new Android features to manage satellite connectivity, including a Quick Settings tile and a dedicated menu that lists compatible apps like WhatsApp, Maps, and weather apps, which may soon support satellite data and calling. Currently hidden behind developer options, these features aim to enhance connectivity in areas without cellular service, with broader availability expected in future Android updates.