New iPhones have Qualcomm satellite modem

iPhone 14 versions contain a Qualcomm Inc chip that can communicate with satellites,

It's also have additional custom-designed Apple components utilized in the phone's largest new feature.

One of the most significant new features is the ability to connect to satellites

to deliver emergency messages when no WiFi or cellular data connection is available.

the iPhone 14 models contain new hardware that makes possible the emergency message service,

which Apple plans to turn on with a software update coming in November.

iFixit, a San Luis Obispo, California-based firm that disassembles iPhones and other consumer electronics to assess how easily they can be repaired,

took apart an iPhone 14 Pro Max model on Friday, revealing a Qualcomm X65 modem chip.

The Qualcomm chip provides 5G connectivity for cellular networks but is also capable of using what is called band n53, the frequency band used by satellites from Globalstar.

Globalstar earlier this month announced a deal in which Apple will take up to 85% of Globalstar's satellite network capacity to enable Apple's new emergency messaging feature.

Apple said there is additional proprietary hardware and software in the iPhone 14 for the new messaging feature.