iPhones Could Get a Game-Changing Upgrade with SpaceX and Starlink

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Apple has a feature on iPhones that we hope you’ll never need—satellite emergency connectivity. But if you ever do, there’s big news. A report says Apple and SpaceX are teaming up to bring Starlink satellite coverage to iPhones.

Right now, satellite features on smartphones are pretty limited. They help when you’re stuck in a place with no signal, letting you send emergency messages. But Apple’s system has only worked through Globalstar so far. That might be changing soon.

According to the report, Apple and SpaceX are working together to connect iPhones to Starlink satellites. T-Mobile customers already have access to a beta version. Some who signed up got a message saying, ‘You’re in the T-Mobile Starlink beta. You can now stay connected with texting via satellite from virtually anywhere. To start experiencing coverage beyond, please update to iOS 18.3.’

Right now, it only supports texting and is only available in the US. But T-Mobile and SpaceX have bigger plans. They say future updates will bring data and voice calls, making it even more useful.

If Apple officially rolls this out, it could be a huge shift in how iPhones stay connected. No more worrying about losing reception in the middle of nowhere.

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Mark is the kind of person who gets way too excited about new software updates and can’t resist taking apart gadgets—just to see if they can put them back together. With years of experience in tech journalism and a love for all things digital, Mark writes about the stories behind the screens, from game-changing innovations to the everyday tech that keeps life running smoothly. Outside of work, they’re the go-to “tech support” for friends and family, whether it’s fixing a printer that won’t cooperate or explaining why Grandma’s laptop keeps showing pop-ups. When Mark isn’t glued to their screen, they’re probably building their dream PC, rewatching sci-fi movies for the hundredth time, or testing a gadget that promises to “change everything.” Spoiler: they’ll let you know if it actually does.