Agree, Apple’s presentation again left a double feeling: it seems that they presented new items, but they lack something. For example, novelty! Enough time has passed since the event, so now you need to relax and take a closer look at the iPhone 14 chips. In my opinion, it deserves special mention satellite connection in iPhone — to be honest, it sounds like a fantasy, but now it’s the norm. I propose to figure out how it works, why it is needed, whether it is possible to make calls with its help and whether satellite communications in the iPhone will be available in Russia.
Satellite communication iPhone 14
Long before Apple’s presentation, various information about the characteristics of the new iPhone began to appear on the Web. It just so happened, but insiders should not be trusted, especially when it comes to some unusual functions. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo spoke about satellite communications: he noted that Apple was ready to launch it to connect users in such an unusual way, but few believed that this would actually happen. Interest in satellite communications was fueled by Huawei, releasing the Mate 50 a day ahead of the iPhone 14.
Apple implemented satellite communication support in all iPhone 14 models, but you can’t call it: it is intended for emergencies, therefore it will not replace mobile communications and will be useful to those who are outside the network coverage area or are in a natural disaster. Thus, we can say that satellite communications will soon become a mandatory feature of smartphones, and not just flagships, but in no case will it replace cellular communications due to the low data transfer rate.
How to call via satellite on iPhone
As mentioned above, the function will be narrowly focused: using satellite communications on iPhone it will be possible to call the rescue service or send a message there, if, of course, there is such an opportunity in your area. You probably won’t be able to enter the text yourself: prepared answers will appear on the screen, which will be sent to the rescuers.
If the rescue service does not support short messages, they will first go to Apple, and she will make a call to the rescuers. The iPhone also automatically sends a text message with this information to your emergency contacts.
Besides, connect to satellite on iPhone quite difficult: first you need to point the smartphone directly at it, but the problem is that the satellites are in constant motion. Luckily, Apple has simplified the connection process by adding specific prompts for where to point the phone to create a connection.
As you know, satellite communications have delays, but Apple explained that a special algorithm was created to compress messages by three times to speed up communication, so with clear skies it will be sent within 15 seconds, but with obstacles it can take several minutes. Why you need satellite on iPhone 14 more?
- Locator. With it, you can send locationeven if there is no cellular or Wi-Fi signal. Therefore, with the permission of the user, you can follow the geolocation.
- Accident detection. One of the main features of all devices at the Apple presentation was accident detection function. Thanks to the updated accelerometer and gyroscope, iPhone will understand that you are in an accident and offer to contact emergency services.
- It also became known that for all owners of the iPhone 14 satellite communications will be free during two years. What will happen next is still unknown.
Will satellite communications work on an iPhone in Russia
emergency satellite communication on the iPhone will start working in November 2022. Initially, the feature will be available in the US and Canada, but if you bought your iPhone 14 in another country, you will be able to use this feature. Exceptions are models for China, Hong Kong and Macau, since these iPhones do not have a satellite communication module. Also, emergency communications will not work above 62 degrees latitude – in Alaska and in northern Canada.
Apple’s satellite partner is Globalstar, which will provide resources and support systems with 85% of its capacity to support iPhone satellite communications. But the appearance of the function in Russia is in question: the company had a joint venture with Rostelecom, which stopped working due to sanctions, and Globalstar hastily curtailed support for subscribers in Russia. Therefore, soon There will be no iPhone satellite communications in Russia.
How do you like the function? Will she become popular? Write your opinion in the comments – let’s discuss!
