Slowly but steadily, Apple has been tucking satellite-powered features into its iPhones. Get ready for that to blossom into a whole set of new capabilities.

According to a Bloomberg report , Apple is working to expand the capabilities of iPhones , as well as some Apple Watches, when operating over satellite links. That includes Maps features that work when you're off the grid, ways for third-party apps to access satellite connectivity, more messaging features such as transmitting images in addition to texts, and, potentially, ways to use satellite connections without a direct line of sight to the sky. Watch this: Messages via Satellite in iOS 18: First Look 06:05

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