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    iMessages and SMS over satellite

    Hello, are there chances that with the next version of Apple watches, iMessages and SMS can be sent over satellite? 2. Or even phoned (voice)? Thank's a lot! PS I do not yet own an Apple watch..
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    iPhone 14/Plus Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone 14 is a real breakthrough

    Emergency SOS via satellite on the new iPhone 14 is a real breakthrough. Until now similar features were only available on specialised devices or very expensive watches (like these Breitling starting $15.000 https://www.breitling.com/us-en/emergency/). Moreover, this feature doesn't even...
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    Sierra Maps - no labels in satellite view?

    I seem to have lost labels (street names, POI, etc) when in satellite view. I have tried toggling the labels in the 'show' pop-up, and I've also tried deleting '~/Library/Containers/com.apple.Maps' folder. No luck so far. Any suggestions? Thanks for reading!
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    What's the status of DVB-S2 receivers for Mac?

    I know streaming over the net is the (not so) new hip thing these days and while also having subscriptions at Netflix and Prime I occasionally like to watch TV. I've been using a DVB-T usb stick together with EyeTV (formerly by Elgato, now owned by Geniatech) for years and it was a great...
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    Universal Satellite Walk ™ - Explore and track satellites of the Solar system

    Satellite Walk is an advanced tool to explore & track artificial satellites around the Solar system. Satellites are used for a large number of purposes. Common types include military and civilian Earth observation satellites, communications satellites, navigation satellites, weather...