Elon Musk’s Starlink beams onto iPhones in surprise Apple update: Details

In a surprising turn of events, Apple has quietly integrated Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network into its latest iPhone software update, iOS 18.3. This partnership, announced without much fanfare, offers iPhone users an alternative to Apple’s existing satellite connectivity service from Globalstar and marks a significant win for Musk’s SpaceX.

The iOS 18.3 update, now rolling out worldwide, allows a select group of iPhone users to access a beta version of Starlink connectivity through T-Mobile.