iPhone, Starlink and Apple

Apple’s New ‘Game Changer’ iPhone Update Brings Starlink Satellite Access
Apple has been “secretly working” with SpaceX and the result is that the latest iOS software update means iPhones can access Starlink.
No, Apple Didn't Partner With SpaceX to Put Starlink on iPhones
Owners of iPhone 14, iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 phones can still access Emergency SOS and social texting through Apple's own satellite service, which uses Globalstar's network of satellites. It can also be used alongside a carrier's satellite services.
iOS 18.3 update sparks debate among iphone users over Starlink satellite connectivity
The latest iOS 18.3 update has caused a stir among iPhone users, with many expressing concerns about the new Starlink satellite connectivity feature.
Apple’s New iPhone Satellite Connection Doesn’t Install Starlink On Your Phone
A few days ago it was claimed that Apple and SpaceX had been secretly working together, but the latest update doesn’t force Starlink onto your device.
‘Don’t update to iOS 18.3’: iPhone user demands answers after Apple ‘quietly’ adds Starlink in new update
“Apple Inc. has been secretly working with SpaceX and T-Mobile US Inc. to add support for the Starlink network in its latest iPhone software, providing an alternative to the company’s in-house satellite-communication service,” said the Forbes article, referencing the initial report in Bloomberg.
No, iOS 18.3 doesn't install Starlink on your iPhone – here's what the latest update does, and why you should download it
Contrary to rumors being spread on TikTok and elsewhere, iOS 18.3 doesn’t install Elon Musk’s Starlink tech on your iPhone.
No, Apple didn’t just ‘install’ Elon Musk’s Starlink on everyone’s iPhone
The short explanation is that the iPhone is capable of using Starlink, just like any mobile service provider. More specifically, though, Starlink support on iPhone is limited to a single carrier for customers in the United States for now.

SpaceX set to launch 21 Starlink satellites Sat. after delay

Online conspiracies say Starlink is being shoved on your iPhone with iOS 18.3 — here's the truth
Viral TikTok videos claim that Apple and T-Mobile are putting Starlink on your phone. But that's not what's happening.
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Apple iPhone to support Starlink direct-to-cell coverage in US
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Russian Army Hit by Mass Starlink Outages on Ukraine Frontline: Reports
"SpaceX does not do business of any kind with the Russian government or its military," the company headed by Musk said last ...
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‘Outdoor cats have been using Starlink satellite dishes as self-heating beds’—14 funny cat pictures that will give you chuckles
K nown for their unique personalities, cats can find some of the most ridiculous spots to chill. Be it that cozy nook behind ...
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SpaceX Starlink satellite sparks brilliant fireball as it falls from space over US (videos)
SpaceX typically launches Starlink satellites in batches of 20 or more. They are designed to last around five years in low ...
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Satellite internet service developed by Elon Musk makes major strides across Ireland
However, despite the rising need for high-speed broadband amid an era of remote work and increased digitisation, Starlink may ...
Alleged USAID Probe Into Starlink Raises Elon Musk Conflict Concerns
USAID and Starlink collaborated to provide 5,000 Starlink terminals to Ukraine amid its ongoing war against Russia.
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Starlink satellite train: how to see and track it in the night sky
Starlink satellites are visible from Earth, you just need to know when and where to look. The "Starlink satellite train" has become a captivating sight for skywatchers, offering a glimpse of the ...