MacRumors April 17, 2026 Rumor

iPhones to Get These New Satellite Features

Amazon this week announced plans to acquire Globalstar, the satellite company that powers Apple's satellite features on the iPhone 14 and newer and the Apple Watch Ultra 3. In turn, Amazon announced that it has signed an agreement with Apple to provide satellite connectivity for current and future i…

Read original

Rumors are unconfirmed. Check the original source for context and verification.

iPhones to Get These New Satellite Features

More from MacRumors

MacRumors Apr 17, 2026

The MacRumors Show: What's Next for the iPad

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through Apple's upcoming overhaul of the iPad mini and iPad Air, looking at the future of the product lineup as a whole. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The headline upgrade for the ‌iPad mini‌ 8 is a switch from L…

RUMORS Rumor Read summary Read original

MacRumors Apr 17, 2026

Apple to Unveil iOS 27 in June With These New Features Beyond Siri

Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8, and the update should be released in September. Below, we outline some of the new features that are rumored to be coming with iOS 27, beyond the long-awaited more personalized version of Siri. 5G satellite internet connectivi…

RUMORS Rumor Read summary Read original

MacRumors Apr 17, 2026

Apple Store Becomes Backdrop for Honor's Brazen Hong Kong Ad Stunt

Photos have been making the rounds on Chinese social media today showing an Honor-branded advertising truck parked directly in front of Apple Canton Road store in Hong Kong, promoting the company's new Honor 600 series smartphone. The truck's ad features the slogan "It's our HONOR" alongside the phr…

RUMORS Rumor Read summary Read original