How to send a message via satellite on iPhone

Apple’s satellite features were originally designed for emergencies, allowing iPhone users to contact emergency services when cellular and Wi-Fi coverage is unavailable. With recent versions of iOS, [...]

How to share your location via satellite on iPhone

Apple’s satellite features are designed for situations where cellular and Wi-Fi coverage are unavailable. In supported regions, compatible iPhone 14 or later models can connect directly to a satelli [...]

Apple Watch Ultra 3: A closer look at its satellite communications tools

The latest generation of smartwatches is looking to the skies to expand their connectivity capabilities. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 will be the second mainstream smartwatch (not counting the Garmin Fenix [...]

CES 2025: The new tech we're expecting to see from Samsung, NVIDIA, LG and more in Las Vegas

Time to get into the habit of writing "2025" instead of 2024, and the year may have just begun, but the Engadget team is already working hard for CES 2025. This weekend, many from the Engadg [...]

The best Bluetooth trackers for 2025

Cold weather is an especially rough time for keeping track of one’s keys — so many more layers with so many more pockets — really, they could be anywhere. Stick a Bluetooth tracker on your keyri [...]

T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service launches on July 23

T-Mobile's satellite service, or simply called T-Satellite, with Starlink will be available across the US starting on July 23, even to customers of other carriers. The company said the service ca [...]

Verizon now supports texting via satellite on the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25

Verizon has announced that it will now support sending text messages via satellite on phones from the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 lineup. Both Google and Samsung's current phones support satellite co [...]

T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service is now available after months of testing

T-Mobile's satellite-to-mobile service is now officially available to all customers. T-Satellite with Starlink connects smartphones in areas "far beyond the reach of traditional networks&quo [...]

T-Mobile is offering its Starlink satellite texting feature for free until July

T-Mobile's Starlink satellite texting feature is now available in beta for anyone with a compatible iPhone or Android device to try out, the company announced in a Super Bowl ad. The new feature [...]