The world already has a pair of successful low Earth orbiting (LEO) mega-constellations in the form of SpaceX’s Starlink and the Eutelsat/OneWeb fleet. Also on the near-horizon is the Jeff […]
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GlobalData: Apple’s billion$ deal with Globalstar will change the D2D satellite game
Following the news that Apple plans to invest $1.1 billion in satellite communications company Globalstar alongside a further $400 million for a 20% equity stake in the business, Emma Mohr-McClune, the Chief […]
Forrester’s Digest: Apple pours billion$ into Globalstar + SES + Telekom Srbija extend deal
Globalstar is the satellite operator supplying emergency SOS and Text messages for Apple’s iPhones. Apple says it wants to expand the service and will invest $1.1 billion (€1.01 bn) and […]
Forrester’s Digest: Forecast: 8m Starlink customers by end 2025
Researcher and industry consultant Dr Tim Farrar, of TMF Associates, has predicted that SpaceX’s Starlink broadband-by-satellite system is likely to end this year with around 5 million customers (although he […]
Berg Insight — Three out of four cars sold in 2023 were equipped with embedded telematics systems
According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of telematics service subscribers using embedded systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate […]
Ten-year smartphone sales hit over $4.6 Trillion
The smartphone industry has had a challenging few years, with global demand for new devices shifting back and forth due to consumer spending cuts, component shortages, inventory build-up, and longer […]
Maxar Intelligence’s new Chief Technology Officer comes from Google, Apple and Meta
Maxar Intelligence, a provider of secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, has appointed Arvind Srinivasan as Chief Technology Officer. Srinivasan is responsible for Maxar’s technology strategy, with a focus on developing scalable, […]
Apple selects Globalstar for emergency satellite service on the iPhone 14
Reuters reported Apple has selected Globalstar as their partner for the development of an iPhone 14 feature that will enable the sending of emergency messages from remote locales. According to […]
Noteworthy article from ‘The Verge’ — satellite connectivity on the Apple Watch Pro could be a game-changer
Unfortunately, it’s not likely for the first generation… If you’re the type to read into Apple Event taglines, next week’s “Far Out” event certainly feels… space-y. It’s led Apple prognosticators […]