Apple is buying 20 percent of its iPhone satellite services partner (opens in new tab)

(theverge.com)

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I didn't know they even had a satellite provider.

It's how you can send SMS messages when there's no cell-tower in range. Aimed at emergencies when you fall on a mountain or something...

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