press announcement outlining the latest iPhone 17 and iPhone Air models, which Apple introduced at its “Awe Dropping” event on Tuesday, September 9. Satellite capabilities such as messaging and emergency calls have been accessible to iPhone users for some time now, with Apple Watch also benefiting from satellite emergency SOS features.
Earlier this January, we witnessed SpaceX and Apple collaborating secretly to enhance satellite support for iPhones, with the feature beginning to be available to users alongside the iOS 18.3 release. This enabled users to receive messages and more without needing to direct their phone toward a satellite.
