Coverage dated January 28, 2025

Apple Rumored to Expand Satellite Connectivity on iPhones With SpaceX's Starlink

Headline from CNET

The company reportedly snuck the update into this week's iOS 18.3 release.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

BGR
Apple and SpaceX secretly brought Starlink satellite support to iPhones (opens BGR)
Published Jan 28, 2025
BGR's feed description
Apple is finally offering support for Starlink satellite service on iPhones, but only on T-Mobile, and access is still limited.
CNET
Apple Rumored to Expand Satellite Connectivity on iPhones With SpaceX's Starlink (opens CNET)
Published Jan 28, 2025
CNET's feed description
The company reportedly snuck the update into this week's iOS 18.3 release.
Forbes
Apple’s New ‘Game Changer’ iPhone Update Brings Starlink Satellite Access (opens Forbes)
Published Jan 28, 2025
Forbes's feed description
Apple has been “secretly working” with SpaceX and the result is that the latest iOS software update means iPhones can access Starlink.
Engadget
Apple enables support for T-Mobile and Starlink satellite network on the iPhone (opens Engadget)
Published Jan 28, 2025
Engadget's feed description
IPhone users will be able to test the direct-to-cell satellite service.
Next Big Future
Apple iPhones Can Now Connect for Starlink Texting Via Satellite (opens Next Big Future)
Published Jan 28, 2025
Next Big Future's feed description
SpaceX Starlink and Apple have partnered to bring Starlink direct to cellphone connections to iPhone.