The iPhone 14 is just a few months away, and the most interesting rumor so far is that Apple might offer satellite connectivity. This could be a big help when traveling or taking a break from the hectic pace by venturing further from city life. While cellular coverage has dramatically improved, plenty of areas have geological barriers to getting a signal, so this is welcome news.

From the very beginning, the iPhone was defined by its cellular network. Of course, Apple‘s original smartphone was simply named the iPhone, yet when the second-generation iPhone 3G was released, the older model was referred to as the iPhone 2G. The second part refers to the type of cellular network used. A 3G connection was far superior to 2G, so Apple wanted to make that clear to customers. The cellular network names are no longer part of the product but remain very important.

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A recent report suggests that the likelihood of the iPhone 14 getting satellite connectivity has improved. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that this technology might also appear in this year’s Apple Watch Series 8. The satellite is not meant to replace 5G, which wouldn’t be possible given bandwidth limitations. Instead, this would serve as a backup system to send an SOS to emergency services. There could also be an option to send a short text message to emergency contacts. Apple would probably categorize this as a health and safety benefit, something that continues to be a distinguishing feature for its products, along with privacy. In recent months, Apple has reportedly met with satellite provider Globalstar and 17 new satellites could be deployed.

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According to recent leaks and rumors, Apple’s new A16 processor, a super high-resolution 48-megapixel image sensor, along with the existing ProMotion 120-hertz display, LiDAR, and exclusive camera software will make the 2022 iPhone 14 Pro a great new product from Apple. However, the base iPhone 14 model is said to be using the same A15 processor as last year’s iPhone 13 and keeps the 12-megapixel image sensor.

The only potential changes suggested in Bloomberg’s PowerOn Newsletter are the potential for satellite connectivity and a larger base model, the iPhone 14 Max, while Apple might drop the smallest iPhone mini this year. Apple won’t release an iPhone 14 that’s precisely the same as the iPhone 13. Nothing has come to light so far to indicate what might entice an upgrade.