Kuo: iPhone 13 series to feature low earth orbit satellite communication connectivity

30 August 2021
It remains to be seen just how this feature will be implemented.

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  • 31 Aug 2021

pharmacy, 30 Aug 2021for those of you wondering,i'll put it in simple terms... moreMan 20 days before apple release???
I believe in some fairy tales but maybe from Xiaomi not from Apple who apart copy paste never invented a thing.
Also it will be sper expensive and because this can detour major and all othher carries wonder about the price.
Imagine you can unse only this satelite uplink connection which doesnt belong to any carrer what will be your phone bill or how it will be counted???

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    • Avsz
    • myA
    • 31 Aug 2021

    It's a gimmick. Another trick to get customers.

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      • Sheikh
      • 6p}
      • 31 Aug 2021

      Nice, want a choice

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        • Anonymous
        • IbE
        • 31 Aug 2021

        AST SpaceMobile Inc currently works in proven technology for 5G direct from phone to regular smartphone available to date without any modification on the smartphone itself.

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          • Anonymous
          • 70d
          • 31 Aug 2021

          OhNom, 31 Aug 2021"This rumor comes 20 days before the supposed launch d... moreAccording to the latest article, this feature is probably only for sending emergency text messages. Makes much more sense.

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            • Essen
            • 2F6
            • 31 Aug 2021

            Okay. Now this, is innovative. Of course you may not get any satellite connection on a cloudy or rainy day. But this is something worthy of 'courage'. Not removing useful features.

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              • Anonymous
              • gq3
              • 31 Aug 2021

              AnonD-1003038, 30 Aug 2021Yeah, but muh 5000000000000 mAh battery and 15x 3000 megapi... moreThose specs live up in the real world android hater

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                • Anonymous
                • rJY
                • 31 Aug 2021

                Anonymous, 30 Aug 2021If the area has no cellular coverage, it's most likely... moreYou will use this feature when u go for hike or safaree or interior villages where cell or wifi coverage is not there.Good feature for travel.

                  pharmacy, 30 Aug 2021for those of you wondering,i'll put it in simple terms... more"This rumor comes 20 days before the supposed launch date of the devices, which is almost impossible for the patented technology and the collaborated technology."

                  The point, I don't think they were able to patent this before creating the blueprints, creating the design and then mass production without the patent being leaked or public knowledge, and leaked 3 weeks before after production is running takes away even more credibility, but it seems interesting if it's true

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                    • Anonymous
                    • 6C8
                    • 30 Aug 2021

                    Anonymous, 30 Aug 2021Another useless feature getting hyped...just use wifi and c... moreThis is by far the stupidest comment I have read in a while, so much in fact I had to comment.

                    There is no WiFi in the desert, or remote areas. Whatsapp, Telegram, Signal, Kik, or FB Messenger (or Snap or Tiktok) wont work if your mobile has no connection.

                    The point of a satellite chip, albeit unlikely at this point, would be to have zero reliance on cellular, and eliminate deadspace in connectivity.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • 70d
                      • 30 Aug 2021

                      Anonymous, 30 Aug 2021Another useless feature getting hyped...just use wifi and c... moreIf the area has no cellular coverage, it's most likely that there is no Wi-Fi either. Anyway, you're right. This feature is useless for the vast majority of users.

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                        • 30 Aug 2021

                        Anonymous, 30 Aug 2021Another useless feature getting hyped...just use wifi and c... morewhat happens if you dont have wifi or cellular coverage?

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                          • Anonymous
                          • gLn
                          • 30 Aug 2021

                          Anonymous, 30 Aug 2021Another useless feature getting hyped...just use wifi and c... moreOk, so (you) DON'T BUY IT !!!!

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                            • Anonymous
                            • 70d
                            • 30 Aug 2021

                            [deleted post]So you don't even understand delays in communications.

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                              • 4Rx
                              • 30 Aug 2021

                              Anonymous, 30 Aug 2021Even now your voice calls is delay. It's just you don&... moreI did and what you're saying determines that's a lie

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                                • Anonymous
                                • kt%
                                • 30 Aug 2021

                                Anonymous, 30 Aug 2021Another useless feature getting hyped...just use wifi and c... moreHey smart guy, wifi calling won't work if you're in an area that doesn't have wifi.

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                                  • jMx
                                  • 30 Aug 2021

                                  One problem - there are no satellites! It's all antennas on the ground!

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • 70d
                                    • 30 Aug 2021

                                    Anonymous, 30 Aug 2021Even now your voice calls is delay. It's just you don&... moreObviously, I mean, the delay will be noticeable. Unnoticeable delays are practically the same as no delays.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • mqc
                                      • 30 Aug 2021

                                      Anonymous, 30 Aug 2021Another useless feature getting hyped...just use wifi and c... moreIf it works it will still people a nice feature for people who live in areas with rubbish reception

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • Dkx
                                        • 30 Aug 2021

                                        Another useless feature getting hyped...just use wifi and call or video call with whatsapp,messengers etc...now how many people are going to desolayed island stranded alone to use it lol...