The company first introduced satellite technology in 2022 with Emergency SOS, giving iPhone ... satellite-based texts through iMessage. But in a support document, Apple notes: "Messages via ...

In 2022, Apple became the first mainstream smartphone maker to add satellite connectivity to its mobile devices, debuting a new Emergency SOS via Satellite feature in the iPhone 14 lineup. Now, it’s ...

Apple is reportedly partnering with SpaceX and T-Mobile to integrate Starlink satellite support into iPhone software, according to Bloomberg. The partnership would offer some T-Mobile customers an ...

Apple 's compatible iPhones now support Starlink's direct-to-cell capability, a service from SpaceX that provides coverage from space. The news was confirmed by T-Mobile, a partner in the project, ...

Meanwhile, Apple already offered its own satellite SOS service through Globalstar that lets users send emergency texts when off the grid. But it turns out the Cupertino tech giant had been quietly ...

And Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite service used the rival Globalstar ... via satellite from virtually anywhere.’ While it's text-only for now, SpaceX and T-Mobile plan to add voice ...

The latest iOS 18.3 update enables the satellite texting feature offered by T-Mobile through Starlink for select iPhone users ...

Mobile satellite connectivity enables a smartphone to establish a connection with a satellite network, providing communication in areas without cellular coverage ...