That industry still uses "Steve Balmer" phones, and have you seen the pricing?!? That's yet one more market being disrupted by Apple, bringing prices down to consumer-friendly rates.
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Qualcomm to Bring Satellite Connectivity to Android Smartphones
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That industry still uses "Steve Balmer" phones, and have you seen the pricing?!? That's yet one more market being disrupted by Apple, bringing prices down to consumer-friendly rates.
What are you taking about? The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 was launched 2 months after the A16, how did Qualcomm copy satellite connectivity in 2 months? And where did they mock Apple?
TheOldChevy
macrumors 6502a
As long as you have at least a minimal level of satellite connectivity, which is far from everywhere in particular if you have to rely on a small antenna. I agree that it adds to the global coverage, but it still does not make miracles.
You don't know Apple's history.
Look at the precursor to Siri... from 35 years ago.
TheOldChevy
macrumors 6502a
Most current radio chips can do some satellite communication, this is mostly a question of drivers and antenna (and antenna adaptation).
Some pretty hilarious comments!
All I can say is "Of course they are"...
Happy new year year everyone.
All I can say is "Of course they are"...
Happy new year year everyone.
averagenerd81
macrumors 6502
These comment sections are always an interesting read. The amount of hate here is amazing.
The phones are expensive for what's basically a late '90s cellphone, and the plans are insanely expensive. $64.99/mo (Iridium) for ten minutes?
cocky jeremy
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Since it's the same company who makes it for Apple then I guess Apple's implementation is a "gimmick" from the same "pathetic company" also?
I7guy
macrumors Westmere
Which one is superior is irrelevant as Apple is implanting this functionality in hundreds of millions of iphones. If you are in the 1% or the 1% who is in the remotest of the remote than don't rely on your iphone, get another device. But for the rest of us, the iphone 14 should be more than sufficient should that type of communication be needed.
rhett7660
macrumors G5
I would say this would be a true statemen if Apple came out with a satellite phone only. Satellite phones are just that, they work via satellite, and the vast majority don't use cellular, hence the price for minutes etc. And most if not all are used in emergency situations (not all but the vast majority), which is what Apple is using it for. So the fact they are coping the "emergency" only option absolutely they are coping and I am glad they are doing so. But then again, I don't care which or what cell phone has it, as long as they do.
Satellite phones have been around for quite a while, as we have been using them since the late 90's and imagine they were around before that.
cocky jeremy
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Naraxus
macrumors 68030
What does your attempt at deflection have to do with with the discussion at hand?
dk001
macrumors demi-god
One thought - is this going to become a subscription service on both OSs after a period of time?
This is a yawner of a feature, but for a certain niche it'll be compelling. This is how mature the market is: everyone is competing for these random niches.
That is a movie far , far , far more so than a product. Not particularly first there either.
I guess it was unclear from the poster's comment if he meant Qualcomm or the satellite provider.
dk001
macrumors demi-god
From what I am hearing, the iPhone has one way comms while Samsung will have two way comms.
Maybe the next thing Apple will add with the 15?
Wonder if other Android will also have two way?
Maybe the next thing Apple will add with the 15?
Wonder if other Android will also have two way?
Zito Abroad
macrumors 6502a
Looks like the SD flagships will have the better system, at least the S23 will.
In the demo video, did you see the guy shake his head after connecting? He is obviously frustrated by the experience of using the S23 satellite feature, and he's paid to demonstrate it! 🤣
dk001
macrumors demi-god
It’s not even out yet and you are already drawing conclusions?
How about we let the S23 launch and see just what it can/cannot do.
Be interesting to see what OEMs look to utilize this option.