Foxconn announced a plan to create a space internet solution under the applications of Internet of Vehicles, smart city, and B5G communication infrastructure.
Foxconn has launched its first pair of satellites.
Qualcomm has terminated its partnership with Iridium to develop a satellite feature for Android smartphones that would allow texting without a cellular signal.
Taiwan's Foxconn, a company known for manufacturing iPhones for Apple, has launched its first pair of satellites. This move is part of Foxconn's diversification into new markets such as electric cars and satellites. In August, Foxconn announced a plan to create a space internet solution under the applications of Internet of Vehicles, smart city, and B5G communication infrastructure. The company has partnered with Microsoft on a low Earth orbit (LEO) global satellite system, aiming to use Azure Space services to link its manufacturing services and promote satellite system development in the countries where it operates.
In related news, Qualcomm, a major player in the tech industry, has terminated its partnership with satellite provider Iridium to develop a satellite feature for Android smartphones that would allow texting without a cellular signal. The collaboration was set to end on December 3, 2023. The Snapdragon Satellite was intended to provide off-the-grid messaging for smartphones by the end of 2023. However, smartphone manufacturers did not include the technology in their devices, leading to the termination of the partnership.
Despite the termination of the partnership, Qualcomm plans to continue collaborating with Iridium on standards-based solutions while discontinuing efforts on the proprietary solution. Iridium Communications Inc., a global personal satellite communications provider, announced an update to its relationship with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. The termination does not affect Iridium's financial guidance for 2023.
Foxconn has launched its first pair of satellites.
Foxconn announced a plan to create a space internet solution under the applications of Internet of Vehicles, smart city, and B5G communication infrastructure.
It partnered with Microsoft on a low Earth orbit (LEO) global satellite system, aiming to use Azure Space services to link its manufacturing services and promote satellite system development in the countries where it operates.
Iridium Communications Inc., a global personal satellite communications provider, announced an update to its relationship with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
The termination does not affect Iridium's financial guidance for 2023.