Amazon and Globalstar have announced a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire the satellite operator. The acquisition is designed to integrate direct-to-device (D2D) capabilities into the Amazon Leo satellite network, extending cellular coverage to areas outside the reach of traditional terrestrial networks. Concurrently, Amazon and Apple announced a partnership for Amazon Leo to power satellite features for current and future Apple devices. Continue reading “Amazon to acquire Globalstar; Amazon Leo to power satellite services for iPhone and Apple Watch”