Apple iOS 18 promises iMessage via satellite, a safety boost for hikers

Apple revealed big changes at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, from ways to hide your secret apps to new AI tools. But a few of the announcements were geared toward outdoor enthusiasts, particularly those prone to adventuring off the grid. Apple did not provide insight when asked whether sending such messages will cost users a fee or come with limitations. It has yet to charge for sending emergency texts by satellite when out of cell service, a feature …