Apple is reported to improve upon its satellite connectivity on the iPhone 18 series launching later this year, with its C2 5G modem being set up as the backbone of the configuration. The company’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature, which arrived with the iPhone 14 family, was a literal lifesaver, but it wasn’t without its shortcomings. These limitations are expected to be addressed later this year with a new connectivity protocol that will enable 5G satellite connectivity for the company’s upcoming flagships, allowing both handsets to treat each low-orbit satellite as if it were just another cell tower. The C2 modem will support […]

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