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 taking its satellite features in a new — and arguably more useful — direction with support for the SpaceX Starlink network.

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION — The weather is looking mighty fine as SpaceX is getting ready to launch more than 20 Starlink satellites on Monday afternoon. The Falcon 9 rocket will send up Starlink 12-7 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, stated SpaceX .

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 alternative to Apple's existing satellite communication service,