According to an analysis of the iFixit phone and a statement from Apple, Apple’s iPhone 14 models contain a Qualcomm chip capable of communicating with satellites, but have custom-designed Apple add-ons used in the “Satellite Emergency SOS” feature. “from Apple.
Stephen Nellis for Reuters:
Apple said earlier this month that the iPhone 14 models contain new hardware that makes the emergency messaging service possible, which Apple plans to activate with a software update coming in November. Apple did not provide details on the satellite’s specific hardware.
iFixit, a San Luis Obispo, California-based company that disassembles iPhones and other consumer electronics devices to assess how easily they can be repaired, disassembled an iPhone 14 Pro Max model on Friday, revealing a Qualcomm modem chip. X65.
The Qualcomm chip provides 5G connectivity for cellular networks but is also capable of using what is called the n53 band, the frequency band used by Globalstar’s satellites …
In a statement a Reuters On Saturday, Apple said there is additional proprietary hardware and software in the iPhone 14 for the new messaging feature. “iPhone 14 includes custom radio frequency components and new software designed entirely by Apple, which together enable satellite emergency SOS on new iPhone 14 models,” Apple said in a statement.
MacDailyNews takes: One day, hopefully sooner or later, the complete end of the Qualcomm extortionist in Apple products will come.
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