Apple is reportedly working on using satellites to send data to its devices
It's something of a long shot, but the iPhone could one day connect to its own satellite network. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple has a "secret team" working on new satellite and wireless data technologies.
from https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/20/apple-reportedly-working-satellite-data-project/
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