Apple has launched iOS 18.5, and one of the vital notable options is that it permits the iPhone 13 lineup to entry satellite tv for pc messaging options supplied by carriers.
With the change, T-Cell customers who’ve an iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Professional, or iPhone 13 Professional Max will be capable to use its Starlink-powered satellite tv for pc messaging service. That service is currently free to try in the US forward of the trial interval ending in July.
Apple notes that the replace solely permits iPhone 13 telephones to entry “carrier-provided” satellite tv for pc options, which means you gained’t be capable to use Apple’s own satellite features like Emergency SOS, which can be found on iPhone 14 fashions and newer.
iOS 18.5 additionally provides a brand new Satisfaction-themed wallpaper and a brand new function for Display screen Time that reveals dad and mom a notification when their little one makes use of the Display screen Time on their gadget. There are additionally modifications to the Mail app, according to 9to5Mac.
Listed below are the complete replace notes, from Apple:
This replace additionally consists of the next enhancements and bug fixes:
A brand new Satisfaction Concord wallpaper
Mother and father now obtain a notification when the Display screen Time passcode is used on a toddler’s gadget
Purchase with iPhone is on the market when buying content material inside the Apple TV app on a third social gathering gadget
Fixes a problem the place the Apple Imaginative and prescient Professional app could show a black display
Assist for carrier-provided satellite tv for pc options is on the market on iPhone 13 (all fashions). For extra data go to: https://support.apple.com/122339
Some options might not be out there for all areas or on all Apple units. For data on the safety content material of Apple software program updates, please go to: https://support.apple.com/100100
Apple additionally launched macOS Sequoia 15.5 and watchOS 11.5, and I’ve linked 9to5Mac’s articles in regards to the modifications in these updates.