Apple has not confirmed which specific features will be included in this integration
Apple has revealed that the recently launched iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models will support India’s native alternative to GPS, NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation). This is the first time Apple has introduced NavIC support on any of its iPhone models.
However, according to the official technology, the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus variants do not support NavIC. Specifications. Apple has not confirmed which specific features will be included in this integration. Technical crunch reported.
What is NavIC?
NavIC was developed by ISRO and became operational in India in 2018. It is a standalone navigation satellite system and provides accurate position and timing information over India and surrounding regions. NavIC is designed with a constellation of 7 satellites and a network of ground stations.
Its applications include transportation (terrestrial, air and marine), location-based services, personal mobility, resource monitoring, surveying and geodesy, scientific research, time dissemination and synchronization and dissemination of life safety warnings. ISRO.
Last year, India began pushing tech giants to make smartphones compatible with its own navigation system within months, worrying the likes of Samsung, Xiaomi and Apple, which fear higher costs and disruption as the move requires hardware changes. Reuters reported.
Apple unveiled its highly anticipated iPhone 15 series globally on Tuesday at its “Wonderlust” launch event. The tech giant has introduced four versions of iPhone 15: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Apple has announced that pre-orders for the phones will begin on Friday (September 15).
The tech giant added that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will go on sale on September 22.
