iPhone 13 gains carrier-provided satellite connectivity in iOS 18.5

Apple is expanding its carrier-provided satellite features to more iPhone models, with it set to be used on all iPhone 13 models as part of iOS 18.5.

Smartphone displaying a text conversation with messages sent via satellite. Top of the screen shows 'Keep Pointing at Satellite' guidance with a globe graphic.

Satellite-based messaging on an iPhone – Image Credit: Apple

Apple issued its release candidate for iOS 18.5 on Tuesday, ahead of an imminent full public release of the update. As part of a relatively small number of updates to the operating system for this generation, the RC build includes a change that affects the iPhone 13 models.

According to the release notes, Apple writes “Support for carrier-provided satellite features is available on iPhone 13 (all models).”

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