This section condenses the supplied brief into clear checkpoints. Apple’s iPhone lineup supports Emergency SOS via satellite (introduced with iPhone 14 in 2022) and Roadside Assistance via satellite in partnership with AAA. In iOS 18, Apple added Messages via satellite for off‑grid texts. Apple’s satellite partner is Globalstar, while Siri’s revamp is reportedly linked to a custom Google Gemini‑based model (internally referenced as AFM v10). For context from the reporter cited in the brief, see Mark Gurman on X.
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Timeline: What’s live & what’s in development
Key numbers & quick facts
Which products support satellite features today?
▾What new features are being worked on?
▾Are phone calls or web browsing via satellite included?
▾The module summarized Apple’s satellite features on iPhone (Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance in the U.S., and Messages via satellite), listed planned additions from the brief, referenced the Siri model note, and mentioned the budget Mac plan. Official feature details can be reviewed on Apple Support: Emergency SOS, Apple Support: Roadside Assistance, and Apple Support: Messages via satellite. Additional context from the brief’s reporter is linked above.
