Lost in the Starliner news this morning was this, which could have big implications for the space industry:
— Michael Sheetz (@thesheetztweetz) December 20, 2019
Apple has secretly staffed a team of about a dozen engineers to look at new ways to beam data directly between its devices and satellites https://t.co/uDX5AFsq2z
Apple is reportedly entering the satellite business, taking on SpaceX and Amazon https://t.co/2Nt6NxgZ9G
— CNBC Tech (@CNBCtech) December 20, 2019
Apple has been secretly staffing a team to find new ways to beam data directly between its devices and satellites. The iPhone maker would be the latest entrant into an increasingly crowded, high-stakes market that includes SpaceX and Amazon.https://t.co/rlbyOA4pV0
— Will Feuer (@WillFOIA) December 20, 2019
Apple is reportedly developing satellite technology to support its devices https://t.co/P3PDWMUDWU pic.twitter.com/jKdqwi1AvY
— The Verge (@verge) December 20, 2019
And you thought satellites were expensive now... https://t.co/tBR0MJLCO3
— Aaron Ross Powell (@ARossP) December 20, 2019
The purpose of the team’s work is to potentially develop communications satellite technology that can send & receive data directly to user devices, including iPhones, in a bid to make it possible to connect Apple devices without third-party networks. https://t.co/3qkkqNnObI
— Neel Bhula (@NeelBhula) December 20, 2019
$AAPL (+0.4% pre) Apple reportedly working on satellite technology for direct wireless iPhone data transmission - TChttps://t.co/9EAmTrIkU7
— Open Outcrier (@OpenOutcrier) December 20, 2019
#Apple is working on satellite ? technology for direct wireless #iPhone data transmission @TechCrunch https://t.co/UzlBv7G7Na by @etherington pic.twitter.com/oe8j461TEX
— حسن سجواني ?? Hassan Sajwani (@HSajwanization) December 20, 2019
Apple Has Secret Team Working on Satellites to Beam Data to Devices https://t.co/XBrkAIz5aq
— DRUDGE REPORT (Not Matt) Text TRUMP to 88022 (@DRUDGE_REPORT) December 20, 2019
Apple is hoping to launch its results from its work on satellite technology within 5 years, but the development is still early and of course can be cancelled. But Tim Cook is showing interest, indicated it is a priority. https://t.co/A84I3jiUUf
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) December 20, 2019
"It’s not clear if Apple intends to pursue the costly development of a satellite constellation itself or simply harness on-the-ground equipment that would take data from existing satellites and send it to mobile devices." Still, very interesting to see Apple in the satcom sector. https://t.co/oAEdtz6rwe
— Caleb Henry (@CHenry_SN) December 20, 2019
Apple is building a satellite communications and next gen wireless tech team, bringing in top aerospace and satellite experts, Netflix’s former CDN chief, and the pioneer behind software-defined radios. https://t.co/A84I3jiUUf
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) December 20, 2019
Apple exploring satellite network to beam data directly to iPhones! SkyNet anyone? #Apple #Skynet https://t.co/mr66RKLeeK
— Frankie Beats (@itsbeats) December 20, 2019
Apple exploring satellite network to beam data directly to iPhones https://t.co/eulGAaLilL by Brad Gibson pic.twitter.com/KDD5AhaUDw
— Cult of Mac (@cultofmac) December 20, 2019
Apple looks into beaming data to iPhones from satellites, report claims https://t.co/Ee0ps8QVhB pic.twitter.com/TvprIjdgqV
— FutureShift (@futureshift) December 20, 2019
Appleが、宇宙エンジニアなどの専門家を雇ってチームを作り、iPhoneなどのデバイスと衛星の間で直接データ送信のやり取りができないか検討しているそう。
— 今村咲 (@saki_imamura) December 20, 2019
実際に自社で衛星を打ち上げるのかは不明だが、Appleも宇宙経由の通信事業に乗り出すのか注目。https://t.co/XsjaW4zyhM
Report: Apple Has a Secret Team Working on Satellite Network https://t.co/gdDBEbQxtb
— Reward Kangai (@RewardKangai) December 20, 2019
Apple is reportedly developing satellite technology to support its devices - The Verge https://t.co/2gOpwkgo63
— Jean Michel Billaut (@Billaut) December 21, 2019
Apple is reportedly developing satellite technology to support its devices https://t.co/eFOuKlDylk pic.twitter.com/LysKXcQWg9
— The Verge (@verge) December 21, 2019
Apple taking the term vertically integrated to a whole new level.https://t.co/bWOrwjO233
— Daniel Sifredo (@DanielSifredo) December 21, 2019
Satellite iPhone? https://t.co/yiON6cpXZ8
— Matthew Keys (@MatthewKeysLive) December 20, 2019
Apple Has Secret Team Working on Satellites to Beam Data to Devices https://t.co/wFiM08Yb8D
— Scott Davis (@code_for_days) December 21, 2019
ICYMI: Apple exploring satellite network to beam data directly to iPhones https://t.co/eulGAaLilL by Brad Gibson pic.twitter.com/O3TcKOUaqw
— Cult of Mac (@cultofmac) December 20, 2019