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iPhone 14 models have Qualcomm satellite modem, new Apple radio chips
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iPhone 14 models have Qualcomm satellite modem, new Apple radio chips

[ad_1] Apple Inc's iPhone 14 models contain a Qualcomm Inc chip that can talk to satellites, but have additional custom-designed Apple components used in the phone's biggest new feature. Apple Inc's iPhone 14 models contain a Qualcomm Inc chip that can talk to satellites, but have additional custom-designed Apple components used in the phone's biggest new feature, according to an analysis of the phone by iFixit and an Apple statement.Apple released its iPhone 14 lineup on Friday. One of the major new features is the ability to connect to satellites to send emergency messages when there is no WiFi or cellular data connection. Apple said earlier this month that the iPhone 14 models contain new hardware that makes possible the e...
Starlink had talks with Apple over iPhone 14 satellite messaging feature – Musk
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Starlink had talks with Apple over iPhone 14 satellite messaging feature – Musk

[ad_1] STARLINK-APPLE-MUSK:Starlink had talks with Apple over satellite messaging feature - Musk Elon Musk said on Thursday SpaceX had promising talks with Apple Inc about using Starlink satellite services for the iPhone 14's emergency messaging feature, a day after the tech giant picked Globalstar for the task. Globalstar would build the satellites needed for the new feature that will allow iPhone 14 users in the United States and Canada to send emergency messages from remote places, the satellite communications company said on Wednesday after Apple launched its latest line of phones. "We've had some promising conversations with Apple about Starlink connectivity," Musk, who is also chief executive of Tesla Inc, said in ...