IPhone Now Presents Messages Via Satellite In Japan

Apple's satellite message feature has finally arrived in Japan (photo: Doc. machors)

JAKARTA - Apple's satellite message feature has finally arrived in Japan, making the country the fourth location after the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This service allows iPhone users to send messages even without Wi-Fi or mobile networks "a step that further confirms how Apple wants the iPhone to stay connected even in the most extreme conditions.

When the user loses the signal, the iPhone will bring up a notification in the lock screen that directs them to connect to the nearest satellite so they can send or receive messages.

This feature was first announced at WWDC 2024 and began to appear on iOS 18 for users in the US and Canada, before following Mexico via an iOS 18.4 update in May 2025.

Japan is now on the list after its appearance was monitored by MacRumors. However, this feature remains exclusive: only the iPhone 14 or later can use it.

Users in the US, Canada, and Japan need to run iOS 18 or later, while Mexican users need at least iOS 18.4.

Apple insists that the ability to send messages via satellite only works in the four countries for now. The company is still working to expand the range of services.

This technology opens a new chapter of emergency communication a digital safety net when the real world breaks the connection.