iPhone 14 will have a satellite connection, but it may be disabled at launch

Apple has completed hardware testing to provide iphone 14 satellite connection. The report comes from Ming Chi-Kuo, who has an impeccable reputation for showcasing new products for a company led by Tim Cook. Especially because of his contacts on the Asian product lines.

Kuo said Apple has everything it needs to provide satellite communications in iphone 14. But if the device, which will launch on September 7, activates said support, it will depend on negotiations with the operators.

iphone 13 It also had the necessary internal components for satellite communications, the analyst said. Reports and rumors throughout 2021 have suggested this. But Apple has finally said nothing about this feature. Largely because “the possible business model was not agreed with the operators.”

Now, in connection with the upcoming release iphone 14, rumors reappeared about the satellite communication service in the new device. But whether Apple announces this or not will depend on the outcome of these negotiations.

Satellite service on iPhone 14 will appear, but when is not clear

It’s difficult to predict when the iPhone 14 will offer satellite service, Kuo said, but it will be something that will arrive sooner or later. As soon as Apple prepares all the necessary elements for its work, it will activate the feature.

This wouldn’t be the first time Apple has sold a new product with features disabled at launch, only to reactivate them weeks or months later. The Apple Watch Series 4, released in September 2018, was the first watch to feature a heart rate sensor, but it was disabled for regulatory reasons. Once the company received the necessary permissions, it activated them with a software update.

The iPhone 14 may well include hardware to support satellite services, disabled at launch and, once Apple detects that the business model is enabled, will be enabled via an update.

Satellite services supported by iPhone 14 will be for text messages and/or emergency calls. Neither for browsing the Internet, nor for telephone conversations. Especially in situations where the cellular network fails or does not provide coverage, such as during natural disasters, political crises, or in remote areas.