We just got our first look at satellite messaging on Android phones — here it is. Story by Josh Render ... This year Apple debuted the ability to send messages via satellite with iOS 18.

As you might expect, communication via satellite will be slower than traditional connections. Apple advises that sent messages will take about 15 seconds to go through.

If you're upgraded to iOS 18, your iPhone has new satellite features. It's not just for emergencies anymore (but it's still pretty much mainly for emergencies) ...

Alternatively, your first launch of Messages after entering SOS mode prompts you to enable the service; tapping the notification opens Settings > Satellite. Apple offers a crisp explanation of ...

To reply to SMS messages via satellite, your contact needs to have iOS 17.6 or later or a non-Apple device. With a direct view of the sky and the horizon, you can expect messages to send within 30 ...

Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite and Messages via Satellite features could help you communicate in areas without a phone signal; here's how to use them. Skip to main content.

Texting via satellite isn’t the same as connecting over a 5G connection, but after the experiment, I felt more confident that I could get in touch with the folks back home if I needed to check ...

Apple included a number of satellite-based features in its latest iPhone models to help users keep contact in an emergency. Here's what they are, and how to use them if you have no signal.

For Messages via Satellite to function, you'll need to first ensure that your iPhone has been upgraded to iOS 18. To check that, or update to iOS 18, go to Settings > General > Software Update . 2.

This year Apple debuted the ability to send messages via satellite with iOS 18. The advantages are obvious from an emergency perspective as it allows users to connect wherever they might be.