Apple is working on satellite tech for iPhones and watches

Technology Nov 11, 2025

Apple is working on satellite tech so future iPhones and Apple Watches can stay connected even when there's no cell signal.
This upgrade depends on Globalstar, their satellite partner, boosting its network.
The goal? Letting you message or navigate in places where regular networks just don't reach.

Future iPhones could connect to satellites automatically

Apple plans to use satellites for navigation in remote spots like mountains and deserts, and they're building tools so app developers can tap into these features too.
Future iPhones could connect to satellites automatically—no fiddling needed. Plus, the upcoming iPhone 18 might support 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) and even let you send photos over satellite, not just texts.