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technology1 year ago

Huawei's Mate 70 Series Debuts with Android-Free OS and Satellite Tech

Huawei has launched its Mate 70 series smartphones, featuring its own HarmonyOS NEXT operating system and the world's first satellite paging system for mobile phones. This innovation aims to enhance communication in remote areas and improve overall smartphone performance by 40%. The Mate 70 series, priced from 5,499 yuan, has already received over 3.34 million pre-orders. The series also boasts advanced connectivity and durability features, setting new standards in the smartphone industry.

via Global Times|
#harmonyos#huawei#mate70
technology1 year ago

Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite Still Free After Two Years

Two years after its launch, Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite feature on the iPhone 14 remains free, despite initial plans to charge users after two years. This life-saving feature, developed in partnership with Globalstar, has proven crucial in emergencies where cellular reception is unavailable. While competitors like Qualcomm have attempted to introduce similar technology, they have not matched Apple's success. Apple continues to invest in expanding this service, including a renewed partnership with Globalstar and potential collaboration with SpaceX.

via Wccftech|
#apple#emergencysos#iphone14
technology1 year ago

AST SpaceMobile Aims to Transform Global Connectivity with Satellite Launches

AST SpaceMobile is pioneering a technology that could transform ordinary cellphones into satellite phones by connecting them directly to a network of low-Earth orbit satellites, bypassing traditional cell towers. Despite the potential for a global wireless network, AST's stock has been volatile, reflecting its status as a 'meme stock' and the challenges faced by companies that went public via SPACs. The company has secured partnerships with major telecom providers like AT&T and Verizon, but its future hinges on successfully launching more satellites and proving the viability of its service.

via Investor's Business Daily|
#astspacemobile#meme-stocks#satellitecommunication
technology-and-business2 years ago

"SpaceX's 2024 Inaugural Launch Deploys Pioneering Starlink Cell Service Satellites"

SpaceX has successfully launched the first batch of Starlink satellites designed to provide direct-to-smartphone services, in partnership with T-Mobile and other global carriers. This initiative aims to eliminate connectivity dead zones by offering text, voice, and data services from space, with field testing to begin soon. The project is set to expand rapidly, marking a significant step towards ubiquitous mobile connectivity.

via The Guardian|
##elonmusk#satellitecommunication
technology-and-science2 years ago

"SpaceX's 2024 Inaugural Launch Deploys Starlink's Direct-to-Cell Service Satellites"

SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, has launched six satellites in collaboration with T-Mobile to provide mobile phone service from space, allowing text messaging via users' current phones in remote areas without the need for specialized equipment. Future expansions of the service are expected to include voice and data capabilities.

via Bloomberg|
##elonmusk#satellitecommunication