6 days ago · Apple has just released iOS 18.3, its latest iPhone update (full details here) and the software contained a surprise extra: compatibility with the Starlink satellite network, according to a new ...

2 days ago · Apple has been secretly working with SpaceX and T-Mobile to add support for the Starlink network in its latest iPhone software, providing an alternative to the company’s in-house satellite ...

1 day ago · With the new iOS 18.3 update, Apple will begin supporting third-party satellite networks that are managed by cellular carriers. That will get underway in the US with T-Mobile US Inc.’s rollout ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Apple initially partnered with Globalstar to power these satellite connectivity features for iPhone users. Now, Bloomberg reports that Apple has also been “secretly working with SpaceX and...

6 days ago · Meanwhile, Apple has an in-house Satellite connection service due to a partnership with Globalstar Inc. ... Currently, the T-Mobile Starlink beta is limited, but there are plans to expand the test ...

5 days ago · Now, it’s taking its satellite features in a new — and arguably more useful — direction with support for the SpaceX Starlink network. While Apple’s initial Emergency SOS via satellite has ...

Jan 29, 2025 · With the launch of iOS 18.3 Starlink satellite connectivity, Apple is expanding its commitment to satellite-based communication. This feature builds on Apple’s existing Emergency SOS via satellite, which debuted with the iPhone 14 series, but takes it a step further by allowing select users to connect to the Starlink network for more robust off-grid communication.

6 days ago · Apple's iOS 18.3 update silently introduced Starlink satellite connectivity to iPhones. The feature is currently under beta testing with select T-Mobile subscribers. This development underscores the importance of strategic collaborations and technological innovation in maintaining a competitive edge in the tech industry.

Jan 29, 2025 · Apple is collaborating with SpaceX and T-Mobile to integrate Starlink satellite capabilities into iPhones, starting with a beta test in the US. Users can now text via satellite in areas without cellular service, with plans to expand into data and voice services. The feature functions automatically, unlike Apple's existing Globalstar service.

6 days ago · Starlink The latest update Apple rolled out for the iPhone allows T-Mobile customers — a select few, for now — to be able to send text messages even in locations where they have no coverage.