Apple secretly developed satellite technology, can future iPhones work without carriers?

According to Bloombe, Apple is secretly developing satellite technology with the aim of transmitting data directly to users' devices without the need for third-party networks.

Specifically, Apple formed a group of about 12 engineers from aerospace, satellite and antenna design to participate in a secret project, research and development of ground equipment or transmission equipment. A guide to transmitting orbital communications to help make device positioning more accurate and improve mapping services, find new ways of transmitting data that allows Apple to limit its dependence on carriers.

Apple aims, this technology can officially operate in the next 5 years.

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Apple is not the first technology company to develop a data network from direct space to devices. Earlier, in early 2019, Ubiquitilink (now Lynk) also built satellite technology that can connect directly to phones to provide global roaming services without relying on infrastructure. of the local.

Although Apple's project is far away from its goals, history shows that Apple almost only invests in projects with clear benefits. Let's wait for Apple's achievements in the future.

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