According to reports, the next-generation flagship iPhone series will be equipped with a low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication connection, which is a groundbreaking and potentially life-saving feature that consumers will not find in any other smartphones on the market today.
Both new and upcoming smartphones support 5G connectivity, which is what consumers prefer in this era of almost instant connectivity. But what about areas with poor signal or no cell phone towers at all?
According to the latest information from Taiwan KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple seems to have solved this problem.according to Mackrumos, Quoting Guo’s latest investor’s notes, the next generation of iPhones, presumably called the iPhone 13 series, will introduce LEO satellite communications connections.
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This will be possible by using a customized Qualcomm X60 baseband chip. Through this technology, iPhone 13 series users will be able to send text messages, make calls, and access Internet services in areas without cellular network coverage.
The analyst also said that network operators need to cooperate with satellite communication providers such as Globalstar to direct the iPhone 13 to their LEO satellite network without any additional conditions. This feature is truly groundbreaking and has the potential to save lives.
It is believed that Apple has a complete internal team dedicated to creating opportunities using satellite connection technology on its other future devices. Interestingly, after Guo Mingchi announced the details, Bloomberg released a new report on the LEO features of the iPhone 13 series.
Apple’s plan to let users connect iPhone to satellite may have limited functionality, article claimAccording to reports, a feature called “Send Emergency Messages via Satellite” will be integrated into the iMessage application as a third protocol. It will not display green or blue bubbles, but gray bubbles.
Another function is “a tool for reporting major emergencies, such as plane crashes and ship sinking, and also using satellite networks”, the report discloseIn addition, it mentioned that although the iPhone 13 series will have the necessary hardware to make satellite calls, these assumptions feature According to sources, it may not be ready before 2022.
Despite speculation that the new iPhone series will emission At some point in September, Apple has not yet commented on its rumored feature. Without any confirmation from the tech giant, eager fans should manage their expectations.
