Apple’s iOS 18 introduced satellite capabilities to the iMessage app during WWDC.
iOS 18 introduces satellite capabilities to its iMessage app
It’s just one of many new message improvements announced during WWDC.
It’s just one of many new message improvements announced during WWDC.
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With the new capability, off-grid users should be able to send and receive texts, emoji, and Tapbacks over iMessage and SMS even when they lack a traditional internet connection. The feature will be available on the iPhone 14 and newer phones updated to iOS 18.
It’s one of many new iMessage features Apple introduced during its annual developer event. Soon, users will also be able to schedule messages and tapback with any emoji. You can also create new message effects, and Apple now offers new formatting for bolding, underlining, strikethrough, and italicizing.
Messages is even finally getting RCS support, too. Other new iOS 18 updates include a more customizable homescreen and new privacy features that require authentication to use individual apps.
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