Apple appears to be laying the groundwork for a new moneymaking iPhone feature

Mon, 06/17/2024 - 12:32

Messages via satellite in iOS 18 will support sending and receiving messages, emojis, and tapbacks, all with end-to-end encryption, as well as SMS messaging.
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Apple's new iOS 18 will make iPhone 14s and later models less reliant on WiFi and cell connectivity.
The company is expanding an emergency satellite-messaging feature introduced with the iPhone 14.
While free, it could become a source of profit as Apple grows its services business.

Several of Apple's iOS 18 software features will make the iPhone 14 and later models less reliant on WiFi and cellular connectivity — and could even make the company less reliant on iPhone sales.