Apple, iPhone and Starlink

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.
No, Apple didn’t just ‘install’ Elon Musk’s Starlink on everyone’s iPhone
Contrary to what you may have heard on TikTok, Apple did not just “install” Elon Musk’s Starlink on every iPhone.
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.
iPhone owners panic over Starlink iOS update—but fears are entirely overblown
While the update does allow iPhone owners to integrate satellite networks from their provider, it doesn’t automatically enable Starlink on iPhones. On Apple forums, people flagged the fear as completely overblown.
Apple iOS 18.3 Update: Starlink Satellite connectivity and exciting new features introduced - Details
Apple has officially launched iOS 18.3, bringing a host of new features, improvements, and bug fixes. According to the reports, the update introduces enhanced satellite connectivity with Starlink, alongside several other notable additions aimed at improving the iPhone experience.
iOS 18.3 Adds Starlink Support to T-Mobile iPhones
As of iOS 18.3, T-Mobile subscribers with a compatible iPhone and Starlink beta access are able to connect to Starlink satellites, reports
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.
iPhone Users Can Sign Up to Try Starlink Connectivity For Free Until July
T-Mobile today announced that its Starlink satellite feature is now available in public beta, meaning anyone in the U.S. with ...
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.
How to use Starlink with iPhone & how to disable it if you don't want it
Starlink satellites now work with iPhone, but the change has caused confusion and concern. Here's what the feature means, how it works, and how you can disable it if you so choose.
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Apple iPhone to support Starlink direct-to-cell coverage in US
Apple's AAPL.O iPhone devices are now eligible to test SpaceX-owned Starlink's direct-to-cell capability that ... but has ...