When a hunter crashed his e-bike, injuring his ankle in a remote part of the White River National Forest in September 2023, he could barely move — and he didn’t have cell service to call for help. But ...

It’s still kind of wild to think that a regular iPhone or Samsung phone can now make direct calls via satellite. I know it’s ...

iPhone 14 and newer phones can connect not only with emergency services but also send texts to family and friends when it has the iOS 18 installed, CBS News reported. To find out what model phone you ...

GeekWire’s Alan Boyle points his iPhone skyward to seek a satellite connection in an Oregon cafe. (Photo Courtesy of Alissa Farley) NEHALEM, Ore. — When I bought myself a phone that was built for ...

In a groundbreaking development that could redefine global communication, 5G technology has, for the first time, successfully ...

Apple (AAPL) is working on a major upgrade to its satellite capabilities, aiming to make future iPhones even more useful when a user is without a cellular or Wi-Fi connection. This expands on the tech ...

March 25 (Reuters) - Britons could be making satellite calls using their ordinary smartphones later this year after the country's telecoms regulator proposed allocating radio frequencies to enable ...

Apple is planning a major expansion to make iPhone satellite features mainstream. New capabilities include satellite-powered Apple Maps, sending photos in Messages, and an API for third-party apps.