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Meanwhile, Apple has an in-house Satellite connection service due to a partnership withGlobalstar Inc.

Medium resolution images, music & audio podcasts should work with the current generation Starlink direct-to-phone constellation.

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Next generation constellation will do medium resolution video.

He also said that the next generation will be able to transfer medium-quality video.

There are certain advantages to satellite communication, especially when it comes to emergencies.

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The feature iseasy enough to useand seamlessly integrates withiMessage.

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