Android is introducing a new hub for satellite connectivity that lists all apps capable of using satellite networking.

With the latest smartphones becoming compatible with satellite tech, Android is expected to introduce a new centralized interface for managing ...

GeekWire’s Alan Boyle points his iPhone skyward to seek a satellite connection in an Oregon cafe. (Photo Courtesy of Alissa Farley) NEHALEM, Ore. — When I bought myself a phone that was built for ...

NEHALEM, Ore. — When I bought myself a phone that was built for satellite texting, nearly three years ago, I never thought my first opportunity to make a space-based connection would come in a cozy ...

When Apple launched the iPhone 14 in 2022, it and subsequent handsets came with a powerful extra: satellite connectivity so you could send messages to emergency services when out of cellular coverage.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anshel Sag is an industry analyst covering XR, 5G, mobile and PCs. I’m a city slicker and have lived in cities or suburbs most of ...

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Bloomberg's Apple expert Mark Gurman has reported on rumors of upcoming satellite connectivity upgrades for the iPhone Satellite connection was added for emergencies with the iPhone 14 series There's ...

Apple's iPhone will soon be able to do a lot more without Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity. According to a new report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the company is working on several new features that rely ...

Even 120 miles from town in a cellular dead zone, I was able to stay in contact with my family using the $10-a-month T-Satellite service. And I didn't need to be on a T-Mobile plan or buy a new phone ...

The proof of concept saw successful transferring of a live session from a commercial geostationary Earth orbit satellite to ...