Apple, in cooperation with Qualcomm, provided satellite communication capability in iPhone 14

The iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max have a new feature that allows these devices to call for emergency help via satellite communications even when they are not covered by telecommunication networks. This company apparently cooperated with Qualcomm to provide this feature to use the company’s modem Band n53 It means to use the same band that is used by Globalstar satellites.

to report ReutersiPhone 14 series satellite communications through modem Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 It has become possible. Apple said in a statement to this news agency that this chip, along with custom radio parts made by this company and its special software, has provided such a possibility.

In addition to providing 5G connectivity, the X65 modem chip allows the new iPhone to Band n53 used to communicate with satellites. The company signed a contract a few months ago 85 percent From the capacity of information exchange in satellites Globalstar bought to use it for iPhone 14’s emergency messaging system.

The Emergency SOS via Satellite feature is available when the user cannot connect to the telecommunication towers. In that case, the phone allows the user to connect to the satellite and send a short text message to the aid centers. Users must be in an environment with a clear sky to use this feature. The iPhone itself helps the user in finding the direction in which the phone should be held towards the satellite.

If local emergency services can use text communication channels, iPhone sends the message directly to them. But otherwise, Apple’s own help centers will receive the emergency message and call the help centers.

Although Apple is developing its own modem chip, this product is not ready yet and Cupertinos still have to work with Qualcomm to use different technologies.