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Apple Announces iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus With New Satellite Connectivity, Better Cameras, and More
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Yes and the best time for people to upgrade to a now cheaper iPhone 13.
That would have been offensive... Luckily, the song they chose is only about twerking and bouncing. Nothing offensive there.
S phones came with big chip upgrades. This isn't even that.
Lol of course the apple is doomed and nothing will sell individuals are right on it with the first 20 posts then the informative posts follow. Happens every year. Lol
Why does it need a big chip upgrade if the A15 is still 2 years ahead of the rest of the industry???
I bought the 13 Mini hearing there wasn't going to be 14 Mini. I really like it and I think it got a bad rap because of the battery life which isn't bad in my opinion. I like that it fits in my pocket and I hardly notice it.
I have the 12 Mini and I'm split on just keeping the 12 Mini or upgrading the 13 Mini since it appears that it'll be the best I'll ever get for a phone at that size.
You're right, lack of innovation in the industry has allowed Apple to get complacent.
What is the weight of the iphone 14 plus? It says aluminum but doesn't say the actual weight. That was the problem with Pro Max, the weight.
This. Exactly. I'm still rocking the original SE and this seems like the best time ever to get the a new small phone with the iPhone 12 mini.
Globalstar Announces It Will Be The Satellite Operator For Apple Satellite-Enabled Services For Certain Of Its Products
Certain Developments Related to Terms Agreement
On September 7, 2022, Apple Inc. (“Partner”) announced new satellite-enabled services for certain of its products (the “Services”). Globalstar, Inc. (“Globalstar” or the “Company”) will be the satellite operator for the Services pursuant to the terms agreement (the “Terms Agreement”) first disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, and certain related ancillary agreements (such agreements, together with the Terms Agreement, the “Partnership Agreements”). The Services constitute the potential service described in the Company’s previous disclosure about the Terms Agreement.
Since execution of the Terms Agreement, the parties have completed several milestones including (i) a feasibility phase, (ii) material upgrades to Globalstar’s ground network to enhance redundancy and coverage, (iii) construction of 10 new gateways around the world, (iv) the successful launch of the ground spare satellite, and (v) rigorous in-field system testing.
The Partnership Agreements generally require Globalstar to allocate network capacity (as described below) to support the Services and provide for the inclusion of Globalstar’s Band 53/n53 in Partner’s cellular-enabled devices that use the Services, for use by third parties, subject to certain terms and conditions.
It is currently expected that Partner will make the Services available to customers during the fourth quarter of 2022 (the “Service Launch”). There is no assurance that the Service Launch will occur or, if it does occur, that the Services and the revenues and other consideration expected to be received under the Partnership Agreements will be fully realized or will continue.
Certain terms of the Partnership Agreements are further described below. The description of the Terms Agreement is qualified in its entirety by the text of such agreement, which the Company has filed as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Certain Developments Related to Terms Agreement
On September 7, 2022, Apple Inc. (“Partner”) announced new satellite-enabled services for certain of its products (the “Services”). Globalstar, Inc. (“Globalstar” or the “Company”) will be the satellite operator for the Services pursuant to the terms agreement (the “Terms Agreement”) first disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, and certain related ancillary agreements (such agreements, together with the Terms Agreement, the “Partnership Agreements”). The Services constitute the potential service described in the Company’s previous disclosure about the Terms Agreement.
Since execution of the Terms Agreement, the parties have completed several milestones including (i) a feasibility phase, (ii) material upgrades to Globalstar’s ground network to enhance redundancy and coverage, (iii) construction of 10 new gateways around the world, (iv) the successful launch of the ground spare satellite, and (v) rigorous in-field system testing.
The Partnership Agreements generally require Globalstar to allocate network capacity (as described below) to support the Services and provide for the inclusion of Globalstar’s Band 53/n53 in Partner’s cellular-enabled devices that use the Services, for use by third parties, subject to certain terms and conditions.
It is currently expected that Partner will make the Services available to customers during the fourth quarter of 2022 (the “Service Launch”). There is no assurance that the Service Launch will occur or, if it does occur, that the Services and the revenues and other consideration expected to be received under the Partnership Agreements will be fully realized or will continue.
Certain terms of the Partnership Agreements are further described below. The description of the Terms Agreement is qualified in its entirety by the text of such agreement, which the Company has filed as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
If battery life wasn't so important to me I'd be all over the mini. I feel like I have to go up to the big boy just to not have to charge my battery part way through the day vs my iphone 12 pro battery life.
. iphone Mini with all day battery life is the dream. By all day my all day. 
Is the satellite functionality built in the units sold in other countries? Or only available in those sold in US/Canada?
From Apple's page it appears the iPhone 13 has satellite connectivity too. Assumes the one being offered is the same as older 13s.
PS. With all the trolls responding, not sure how much legitimate discussion gets seen
PS. With all the trolls responding, not sure how much legitimate discussion gets seen