What’s new: Amazon has finalized an $11 billion acquisition of Globalstar, which includes buying out Apple’s 20% stake in the company. This move is part of Amazon’s strategy to enhance its satellite service, Amazon Leo, aimed at providing low-latency broadband connectivity through a low-orbit satellite constellation. The acquisition will not impact the satellite features on iPhones, such as Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance, as Amazon has committed to continuing its partnership with Apple.
Who’s affected
This acquisition primarily affects Apple, Globalstar, and Amazon. Apple users will continue to benefit from satellite features on their devices without interruption, while Amazon aims to expand its satellite services to other smartphone manufacturers in the future.
What to do
- Stay informed about updates regarding Amazon’s satellite services and any potential new features that may arise from this acquisition.
- Developers should consider how this change might affect app functionalities that rely on satellite services.
