iOS 18 lets you send iMessages without cell service or Wi-Fi – here’s how
Apple introduced satellite communication support for the iPhone with the iPhone 14 series, though SOS communications were the big focus of the feature. Every iPhone model launched since then will let you communicate with first responders via satellite during emergencies where you don't have access to a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
Two years later, Apple further upgraded the satellite abilities of the iPhone, bringing satellite support to the Messages app. You can now send iMessages and SMS texts from your iPhone, as long as you run iOS 18 and have a compatible iPhone. That means an iPhone 14 or a newer model. Also, the service is initially available in the US and Canada, but it'll probably roll out to more markets soon.
You might not think you need it now, but just like Emergency SOS communications over satellite, you should learn how to use it as soon as possible. You can't predict when the feature might come in handy.
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