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Amazon to acquire Apple’s 20% stake in Globalstar as part of $11.6 billion satellite deal
Amazon is set to assume Apple’s significant ownership position in satellite provider Globalstar, as part of its massive $11.6 billion…
Apple iPhone dominates satellite-connected smartphone market with 71.6 percent share
Satellite connectivity in smartphones is entering a critical growth phase, with NTN-capable devices projected to account for 46% of global…
If Tim Cook put Apple users ahead of his Elon Musk grudge, Apple users would have superior satellite connectivity and better AI today
Amazon’s $11.6 billion takeover of Globalstar is poised to benefit one of its biggest hardware rivals: Apple…
Amazon to acquire Globalstar for $11.57 billion in attempt to challenge Starlink; Apple owns approximately 20% of Globalstar
Amazon.com announced on Tuesday it has agreed to acquire satellite communications company Globalstar in an $11.57 billion…
Amazon in talks to buy $9 billion satellite group Globalstar, of which Apple owns 20 percent
Globalstar has long been a smaller player in the satellite sector but gained prominence through its partnership with Apple. The tie-up…
Apple preps major new satellite connectivity features for iPhones and Apple Watches
Apple introduced Emergency SOS via Satellite with the iPhone 14 in 2022, enabling users without cellular coverage to reach emergency…
Could Apple abandon Globalstar for Elon Musk’s SpaceX in new satellite deal?
In what would be a groundbreaking deal, Elon Musk’s SpaceX could provide satellite connectivity to Apple’s iPhones in the future…
As Elon Musk’s SpaceX delivers real satellite connectivity to smartphones, Apple might be having second thoughts about propping up Globalstar
SpaceX’s $17 billion acquisition of spectrum licenses from EchoStar is set to enhance Starlink’s satellite-to-smartphone service, potentially…
Apple and Elon Musk butt heads over satellite network growth
Apple and Elon Musk are locking horns as the tech giant aims to erase cellphone dead zones using satellite technology. The iPhone…
MDA Space expands contract with Apple partner Globalstar to $767 million for next-gen satellites
Canadian MDA Space aid on Monday that it has expanded its contract with Globalstar – which is owned in part by Apple – to develop the next…
Apple teams up with T-Mobile and SpaceX to support Elon Musk’s Starlink on iPhones
In 2022, Apple made its initial venture into satellite technology with the introduction of Emergency SOS on the iPhone 14…
Apple ramps up satellite investment stakes with latest Globalstar deal
Apple’s $1.5 billion investment in Globalstar marks a significant milestone in the realm of satellite connectivity for consumer devices…
Apple to invest up to $1.5 billion more in Globalstar for satellite coverage expansion
Apple is making a significant investment in satellite technology. The company will invest up to $1.5 billion in Globalstar to expand its…
For Apple, both satellites and AI, will drive iPhone sales
Satellites and AI are a double win for Apple. Both advancements hold the potential to significantly increase demand for Apple hardware…
Former Qualcomm CEO to lead Globalstar which supports Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite service
Former Qualcomm boss Paul Jacobs is taking over as CEO of Globalstar, a satellite company that supports Apple’s Emergency SOS via…
Apple lends Globalstar $252 million for satellite-enabled iPhones
Apple’s groundbreaking safety service, “Emergency SOS via satellite,” is now available to iPhone users in the U.S., Canada, France…
Apple’s ‘transformational’ iPhone satellite deal will keep Globalstar in orbit
Apple’s new emergency satellite service for iPhone 14 gives Globalstar capital support in a “transformational” deal…
Elon Musk: Apple and SpaceX have had ‘promising conversations’ about iPhone satellite service
Elon Musk on Thursday tweeted that SpaceX has held “promising” talks with Apple about bringing satellite connectivity to iPhones using…
Apple saving major iPhone updates for iPhone 15 in 2023 – analyst
A Wall Street analyst says that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 14 likely will be the second year in a row of relatively minor updates, but the …
Apple is likely secretly launching a space satellite network for iPhones
Satellite operator Globalstar last week announced it has “signed with a large, global customer.” It may be Apple that is …
Satellite connectivity said coming in iPhone 14 this year, Apple Watch in 2023
The next-gen iPhone 14 will arrive with satellite connectivity and the Apple Watch will gain the capability in 2023…
Apple plans to add satellite communication features to iPhones for emergencies
Apple’s push to bring satellite capabilities to the iPhone will be focused on emergency situations, allowing users located in areas without…
Ming-Chi Kuo: iPhone 13 will support satellite communications
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that the “iPhone 13” will have a customized baseband chip giving it the ability to use satellite communications …
