Tech tycoons implement novel features using advanced technologies, it is the unique one that differentiates the best from the better. Apple is one of the top tech tycoons in the world which experiments with more advanced technological tools and makes room for innovations.
Now, Apple is at the top of the tech throne with the iOS 18 introduction and Apple intelligence integration along it. Apple has recently launched its latest Apple iPhone 16 series, making it one of the top performers in the tech arena in a short period.
Smartphones have become a daily part of our lives, we carry them all along our journey, in a way, it is our companion that helps and guides our journey. We might need to travel to the most secluded areas which have no signal connection or internet connectivity. We all know how hard it will be and how difficult that situation can be.
This difficulty comes from the unmatched dependency we have on smartphones and their applications. These situations will take you to the position where you can’t even contact someone in case you need an urgency.
Apple has recently found a solution for these problematic situations, their newly developed satellite messaging system has enough potential to redefine the smartphone experience. To acquire the feature you need an iPhone 14 or later model, previous models will not be equipped with this feature. So let us take a look at this feature in detail and how it can be used properly.
iMessage and Satelite messaging in iOS 18
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iOS 18 is the best 21st-century technological addition to the Apple ecosystem and its products. This version of iOS comes with a lot of features, Apple Intelligence, and an updated and more personalized version of Siri.
Among the newly developed features, messaging via satellite could be the front-runner, because of its significance and practical use in the real world. This feature can help individuals who live in remote areas and travel more around the world in the best way possible.
What is the message via satellite and how it works?
It is an exclusive feature that is available on iOS 18, which is the latest version. Along with iOS 18, you need the handset iPhone 14 or the latest models. With this feature, the users will be able to send and receive messages even when they are outside of the mobile network or wifi network coverage.
iMessage is the medium used for this feature, the satellite message is an end-to-end encryption service since iMessaging also follows the same method. So the messages will be secure and private and it never creates room for data breach and privacy concerns.
The things You need to Do before going off the grid.
To use the satellite messaging feature, you need to turn on the iMessage before going to remote areas or service-unavailable places. After successfully enabling the iMessage, setting up an emergency contact and family sharing option is the next one.
This is an important step in the process, the contact added as the emergency contact and family sharing option will be able to contact you first without you initiating the process when you are off the grid and you can receive their messages too when you are connected to a satellite.
Ensuring that the included contact people are also using the same iOS 18 or later if they are not using the updated version, the satellite messaging will not be possible. Make sure that they have the latest version of iOS before adding them to the list.
How does it work?
The working process of the satellite messaging option is simple, when you are at a remote location, or out of the wifi signal coverage, the phone will automatically send you a notification about the satellite connection option, by turning on the option that is given along with the notification will enable you to access the satellite feature effectively.
After enabling the turn-on option, you will see the next option to text emergency services using emergency SOS via satellite. After that open the messages app and you will be given an option to start accepting the messages, it will not be prompted if you previously enabled this particular option.
Then you need to connect to a satellite and send a text. The dynamic island will indicate the connectivity strength and ways of arrangement to improve the connectivity status based on the position of the satellite. The connection assistant will emerge once you tap on the dynamic island and help you during the process.
Messaging via satellite will take much longer to send, but if you are exposed to a clear view of the sky and visible arena, an average of 30 seconds is the time required to send the message properly but it can vary according to the place you belong, when you are at a shady place, the time required will be too much.
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Unsupported services
Some of the general features are not available when you are using satellite messaging. You can’t send photos or videos, audio messages, or stickers nor can receive these items via satellite messaging. Group messaging will also be unavailable while we are engaged in this feature.
Conclusion
Messages via satellite availability is a utility feature, it is very useful for travelers because they will be on a constant journey, so the chance of being in a place where network coverage is not available will be very high, so this feature can help them very much and people from remote areas too are benefited from this. Every iPhone user with an iOS 18 and 14 series or later model handset can enjoy the feature.
