Last week, the next iPhone 13 (provisional) was equipped with an analyst forecast that it could communicate even outside of 4G or 5G area, and Bloomberg was "limited to emergency reports".I explained the details.
The follow -up report has been reported, such as "only some areas can use satellite communication functions."
Bloomberg's Mark German reporter states in the latest issue of the newsletter "Power ON", the iPhone 13 has a satellite communication function, but its target areas have considerable functions.In other words, "emergency functions can only be used in areas where mobile phone radio waves do not reach or in some markets."
Apple added, "Ultimately, it is assumed that you will place your own satellites and send data to the device, but it will be a few years ahead of the plan."Famous analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expected to cooperate with LEO satellite communication providers such as Globalstar, but GURMAN suggests that Apple will launch satellites.
Will GURMAN also use the iPhone as a satellite phone and can talk anywhere in the world where the radio wave of mobile carriers is not reached?In response to the question, he denied in a strong condition, saying, "No, now, next year, and the future will not happen."
The reason is that one requires hardware that has not been prepared yet."It may be costly and may lead to the opposition of the telephone company that Apple depends on."In an article in our newspaper, the fact that Apple and mobile carriers have a relationship, and that the iPhone 12 compatible with 5G is also described in the fact that there is a deep relationship with the interests of the career.
Apple is expected to hold an iPhone 13 announcement event in September, but will the satellite communication function will be unveiled on the spot?Although it is likely to lead to rescue apps more than Apple Watch's ECG app, it may be misunderstood that it can be talked about even in places where radio waves do not reach, and it is also a function that involves the interests of mobile carriers, so we will update the software at a later date.It may be announced quietly.
Source: Bloomberg
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