iOS 18 introduces Messages via Satellite for iPhones, enabling texting without cellular/Wi-Fi, launching Fall 2024.

Apple's iOS 18 update introduces Messages via Satellite for iPhones, allowing users to send and receive texts using satellite connectivity when no cellular or Wi-Fi is available. The feature, available on iPhone 14 and newer models, utilizes the same technology as Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite and supports end-to-end encrypted messages, emoji, and Tapbacks. iOS 18 is set to launch in Fall 2024.

June 10, 2024
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