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iOS 18.5 brings carrier-based satellite support to iPhone 13 - plus these changes

Apple released iOS 18.5 on Monday, enabling all iPhone 13 models to access carrier-based satellite networks in the United States.
This update comes as T-Mobile’s Starlink satellite service, currently in beta and free until July, expands access beyond iPhone 14 models to include iPhone 13 devices.
The satellite feature allows iPhone 13 owners to send and receive texts via satellite when cellular or Wi-Fi signals are unavailable, while Apple's own Emergency SOS satellite system remains exclusive to iPhone 14 and later.
IOS 18.5 also includes 31 bug fixes and security updates, improvements to parental controls, Mail app enhancements, and expands satellite service access via the Cellular menu in Settings.
This expansion suggests broader carrier satellite service adoption for older iPhone models, potentially improving emergency communication options in remote areas.

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