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Apple gives older iPhone owners a free satellite connectivity bonus — but inexplicably locks them out of the iPhone 18 Pro’s new camera controls

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Apple’s announced new Pro controls and Photographic Styles for iPhoneThey’re limited to the new iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro and seriesBut Apple is extending its free satellite coverage for older iPhonesI take a lot of photos on my iPhone, so watching Apple’s iPhone Duo event yesterday, I was naturally intrigued by the news of fresh Photographic Styles and the introduction of Pro controls, both of which give you more power over your smartphone i…

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Cupertino has updated its service books, giving millions of users traveling off-grid another year of free satellite telemetry. Hidden deep in the fine print of the documentation for the recent iPhone 18 Pro launch, Apple confirmed that its critical suite of satellite communication tools — including Emergency SOS, Messages, Find My, and Roadside Assistance — will remain completely free for users of older models. This gradual extension covers comp…

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Apple has decided to extend free access to satellite communication features for another year for several previous iPhone models. This novelty has been discreetly revealed in the presentation of the new...

·Lisboa, Portugal
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The development of direct satellite connectivity with mobile devices represents one of the most dynamic directions in the evolution of wireless networks in recent years. From the perspective of enterprises and specialists responsible for telecommunications infrastructure, a precise understanding of the boundary conditions determining the availability of the Satellite SOS service is crucial. The fundamental technical requirement remains the fact …

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Apple extends its satellite features for iPhone 14, 15 and 16 holders for a year free of charge. For the third time, Apple does not charge its customers for an emergency and rescue feature. Nevertheless, the group continues to talk about a "free trial".

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Tech Radar broke the news in Bath, United Kingdom on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
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