The move is surprising for many reasons but mostly because it presents a direct challenge to Apple's existing Globalstar service.

It currently offers texting services but may expanded to offer data and voice calls in the future, as per Gurman.

Mobile satellite connectivity enables a smartphone to establish a connection with a satellite network, providing ...

Right now, iPhones use Apple’s own satellite service, but it’s pretty basic—just emergency calls, texting, and location ...

Apple has been secretly working with SpaceX and T-Mobile US to add support for the Starlink network in its latest iPhone ...

T-Mobile and Elon Musk’s SpaceX are currently testing the Starlink cell network on a trial basis after receiving approval ...

The historic event occurred on Tuesday during a test flight from the Mojave Air & Space Port in California. Notably, this is ...

SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket on Monday, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying 21 ...

Apples iPhones can now test SpaceXs Starlink direct-to-cell technology, providing satellite coverage for mobile devices.

Apple has partnered with SpaceX and T-Mobile to bring Starlink satellite texting to iPhones, with a limited beta test rolling ...

Apple first introduced satellite connectivity features to the iPhone with the release of the iPhone 14 in 2022. The ...