India, Aug. 26 -- As the new iPhone 17 is set to make an appearance, I am eager to see how Apple is pushing the connectivity boundaries of smartphones by introducing satellite technology to the mainstream. Although iPhone 17 will not be a true satellite phone, it is likely to have integrated satellite communications which are supported with message delivery, sharing of location, and emergency assistance even when an individual is not in a cellular network. This update will make the iPhone 17 the most durable device you can rely on when in some distant locations or traveling to regions with poor cellular service and represent the new era of smartphone communication.

The iPhone 17 launch has long been awaited, and it offers a huge step for...