T-Mobile Launches Satellite Service for iPhone, Android to Reduce Dead Zones

Apple has launched T-Mobile's T-Satellite service, enabling iPhone 13 and newer models, as well as most Android phones, to connect to Starlink satellites for coverage in dead zones without needing to point the phone at the satellite, making it easy and convenient. This service, now out of beta, is available to T-Mobile subscribers and also to Verizon and AT&T customers for a monthly fee, with Verizon and AT&T expected to roll out their own satellite services in the future. In parallel, Apple has released the first-ever public beta for AirPods firmware, allowing users of AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 to test new features tied to iOS 26, such as improved audio quality, studio-quality recording, and camera remote control, with the beta accessible via Apple's Beta Software Program. While rumors suggest no imminent release of AirPods Pro 3, the current AirPods Pro 2 remain highly regarded for their significant upgrades, including enhanced active noise cancellation, transparency mode, personalized spatial audio, and clinical-grade hearing protection, powered by the H2 chip. However, anticipation is building for the AirPods Pro 3, expected to launch at Apple's September event, featuring advanced health tracking like heart rate monitoring, improved sleep tracking, and real-time language translation powered by the new H3 chip, signaling a major leap in wireless audio technology.