When Apple introduced the satellite feature in 2022, it said the service would be free for two years. In 2024, when the original free window was about to expire, Apple shifted the date to 2025. Now, three years on, the company is pushing that timeline out an additional year for owners of iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models.

With several great GPS apps for iPhone available, the best one for you depends on what features you need. For instance, Google Maps is highly accurate and easy to use. Apple Maps is part of the iOS operating system and instantly available to iPhone users.

Satellite connectivity through Globalstar gives iPhone owners a way to reach emergency services or text family and friends in cellular dead zones.

Apple's "awe-dropping" event on Sept. 9 gave fans of the brand and iPhone users an official launch date for the latest operating system, iOS 26. It's slated to launch on Monday, Sept. 15. The update will improve apps and the iPhone's system, but what about Apple CarPlay?

Like the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air, the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max also support Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and the Threads protocol, and Apple says its new N1 networking chip will improve the performance and reliability of AirDrop and the Personal HotSpot feature.

The iPhone 17 has landed with some notable upgrades, but Apple's keeping the iPhone 16 in the lineup at a lower price. We've compared both base models spec-for-spec to help you decide which one offers the best value for your performance needs and budget.