Apple is reportedly engaged on satellite tv for pc connectivity for the iPhone 14. The function, which was beforehand rumored to debut on the iPhone 13 final yr, completed its {hardware} testing forward of mass manufacturing, based on Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. 

Though Apple reportedly accomplished testing, Kuo says it is “onerous to foretell” when precisely the iPhone will help satellite tv for pc communication connectivity, and can depend upon “whether or not Apple and operators can settle the enterprise mannequin.” Nonetheless, Kuo believes the function will come to fruition “finally.”

When the function is applied it might enable iPhone customers to ship textual content messages by way of satellite tv for pc in areas with out mobile protection, no less than in emergency conditions. 

Apple is ready to host its “Far out” launch occasion on Sept. 7. It is at this occasion the iPhone 14 lineup is predicted to debut alongside the Apple Watch Collection 8. We can’t know precisely what options the brand new iPhone will supply till Apple’s announcement, however rumors recommend it may sport a notcheless show, an upgraded digicam and the next value, amongst different issues. 

Apple did not instantly reply to a request for remark.