iOS 26 adds satellite weather updates for offline iPhone users

Apple appears to be working on a satellite-powered weather update feature for iPhones, according to evidence found in the iOS 26 developer beta.Satellite above EarthThe feature, discovered in the developer beta by Macworld, lets iPhones download weather forecasts via satellite. Apple didn't mention the tool at its WWDC 2025 keynote, but it's in the iOS 26 codebase and aimed at users in remote environments.When iOS 26 arrives later in 2025, supported iPhones will allow users to receive 'Weather Updates via Satellite' if standard network access is unavailable. Like Apple's existing Emergency SOS feature, users will need to aim their device at the sky to connect to a satellite. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums