Apple iPhone 13 may allow calling, texting even without network using new technology

Apple may launch the low-earth-orbit technology on this year's iPhone to make calling more convenient.

iPhone 12 introduced 5G connectivity to Apple’s iPhone lineup, and people have favoured it by showing a huge demand for 5G. While this year’s upcoming iPhone will definitely feature 5G with enhanced capabilities, Apple may add a new cellular radio technology to the iPhone 13. According to the renowned analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 13 may come with a low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite communication feature, which helps make calls and send SMS in an area with spotty network signals. Kuo, in his investor note as seen by 9to5Mac, said that the LEO technology may be a big upgrade to how iPhones have dealt with cellular connectivity. It essentially allows the device to create satellite-based communication, even when it is outside of the standard 4G or 5G network range. Back in 2019, Bloomberg was the first one to report that Apple may use the LEO satellite communication mode on the iPhone for fast data transfer, but this is the first time we have heard about the feature likely to be implemented on the upcoming iPhone since then. Not only to the iPhone 13, but Apple may also introduce the LEO technology to the rumoured AR headset, Apple Car, and other Internet of Things products.